SWIFT/BIC code BLKBCH2241G
BLKBCH2241G belongs to Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank in Muttenz, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLKBCH2241G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLKBCH22 |
| Branch code | 41G |
| Bank | Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Muttenz |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BLKB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 41G Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BLKBCH2241G?
The code BLKBCH2241G belongs to Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, a branch or department of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank in Muttenz, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BLKBCH2241G to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BLKBCH2241G.
What does each part of BLKBCH2241G stand for?
BLKB is the bank code of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 41G is the code of the branch Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank.
What happens if I enter BLKBCH2241G incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BLKBCH2241G against the details from Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank before sending.
Can I use BLKBCH22 instead of BLKBCH2241G?
BLKBCH22 points to the main office of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, while BLKBCH2241G is Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BLKBCH2241G if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.