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SWIFT/BIC code VABECH22GKB

VABECH22GKB belongs to Valiant Bank AG in Berne, Switzerland.

VABECH22GKB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVABECH22GKB
8-character codeVABECH22
Branch codeGKB
BankValiant Bank AG
BranchFormerly Gewerbekasse In Bern
CityBerne
CountrySwitzerland

How the Valiant Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

VABE 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.
GKB 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 code VABECH22GKB?

The code VABECH22GKB belongs to Formerly Gewerbekasse In Bern, part of Valiant Bank AG in Berne, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Valiant Bank AG take?

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

Do I need VABECH22GKB 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. If you send another currency you still need VABECH22GKB.

Has Valiant Bank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Valiant Bank AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Valiant Bank AG in Switzerland?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in VABECH22GKB stand for?

VABE is the institution code of Valiant Bank AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and GKB identifies the branch Formerly Gewerbekasse In Bern.

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