SWIFT/BIC code URKNCH22XXX
URKNCH22XXX belongs to Urner Kantonalbank in Altdorf, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | URKNCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | URKNCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Urner Kantonalbank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Altdorf |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Urner Kantonalbank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- URKN 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 uses BIC URKNCH22XXX?
URKNCH22XXX identifies the headquarters of Urner Kantonalbank in Altdorf, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Urner Kantonalbank does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in URKNCH22XXX mean?
URKN is the institution code of Urner Kantonalbank, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter URKNCH22XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check URKNCH22XXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Urner Kantonalbank in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need URKNCH22XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need URKNCH22XXX.
Is URKNCH22 and URKNCH22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. URKNCH22 is the short version of URKNCH22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Urner Kantonalbank in Altdorf.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.