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SWIFT/BIC code GLKBCH22XXX

GLKBCH22XXX belongs to Glarner Kantonalbank in Glarus, Switzerland.

GLKBCH22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGLKBCH22XXX
8-character codeGLKBCH22
Branch codeXXX
BankGlarner Kantonalbank
BranchHead office
CityGlarus
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.
XXX 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 bank is behind SWIFT code GLKBCH22XXX?

The code GLKBCH22XXX belongs to the head office of Glarner Kantonalbank in Glarus, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Glarner Kantonalbank does not need a specific branch.

Is GLKBCH22 and GLKBCH22XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. GLKBCH22 is the 8-character version of GLKBCH22XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Glarner Kantonalbank in Glarus.

Do I need GLKBCH22XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GLKBCH22XXX.

What does each part of GLKBCH22XXX mean?

GLKB is the bank code of Glarner Kantonalbank, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

How long does a transfer to Glarner Kantonalbank take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Glarner Kantonalbank?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

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