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SWIFT/BIC code GLKBCH2288P

GLKBCH2288P belongs to Glarner Kantonalbank in Nieder-Urnen, Switzerland.

GLKBCH2288P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGLKBCH2288P
8-character codeGLKBCH22
Branch code88P
BankGlarner Kantonalbank
Branch—
CityNieder-Urnen
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Glarner Kantonalbank SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

GLKB 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.
88P 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code GLKBCH2288P?

GLKBCH2288P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glarner Kantonalbank, a unit of Glarner Kantonalbank in Nieder-Urnen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Glarner Kantonalbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Glarner Kantonalbank in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use GLKBCH22 instead of GLKBCH2288P?

GLKBCH22 points to the main office of Glarner Kantonalbank, while GLKBCH2288P points to Glarner Kantonalbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GLKBCH2288P if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use GLKBCH2288P incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GLKBCH2288P with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Glarner Kantonalbank take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need GLKBCH2288P for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GLKBCH2288P.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.