Instant SWIFT Code Lookup

Enter a SWIFT/BIC code to check if it's valid and see which bank and country it belongs to.

What is a SWIFT code?

A SWIFT code, also called a BIC, is a unique identifier for banks used in international money transfers. It ensures funds are sent to the correct bank and location.

Typically, a SWIFT code consists of 8 or 11 characters, providing details about the bank, country, and branch in a single code.

Example of a SWIFT code

AAAA

Bank code

BB

Country code

CC

Location code

123

Branch code

What do the SWIFT code characters mean?

Bank code A-Z
4 letters representing the bank. It usually looks like a shortened version of the bank's name.
Country code A-Z
2 letters representing the country where the bank is located.
Location code 0-9 A-Z
2 characters made up of letters or numbers. It says where the bank's head office is located.
Branch code 0-9 A-Z
3 characters made up of letters or numbers. It is optional and says where the bank's branch is located.

Instant SWIFT Code Lookup

What is a SWIFT code?

Example of a SWIFT code

AAAA

BB

CC

123

What do the SWIFT code characters mean?

Bank code A-Z

Country code A-Z

Location code 0-9 A-Z

Branch code 0-9 A-Z

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