SWIFT/BIC code KSBCKG22XXX
KSBCKG22XXX belongs to Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KSBCKG22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KSBCKG22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bishkek |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
How the Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KSBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KG 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
What bank uses SWIFT code KSBCKG22XXX?
KSBCKG22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It is the code to use when a payment to Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC does not need a specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KSBCKG22XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kyrgyzstan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in KSBCKG22XXX mean?
KSBC is the bank code of Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC, KG is the ISO code of Kyrgyzstan, 22 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC in Kyrgyzstan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Kyrgyzstan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are KSBCKG22 and KSBCKG22XXX the same code?
Yes. KSBCKG22 is the short version of KSBCKG22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank CJSC in Bishkek.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.