SWIFT/BIC Code Checker

Validate a SWIFT/BIC code, read its segments and look up the bank.

8 or 11 characters. Spaces and hyphens are OK.

Enter a SWIFT/BIC code to check it.

What is a SWIFT/BIC code?

A SWIFT code — formally a BIC, defined by ISO 9362 — is the international identifier a bank needs to receive cross-border wires. It is 8 or 11 characters long: four letters identifying the bank, two letters for the country, two alphanumeric characters for the city, and an optional three-character branch code.

When you send an international transfer, the SWIFT network uses this code to reach the right bank in the right country. Codes ending in XXX (or with no branch part at all) refer to the bank's primary office. SWIFT and BIC are two names for exactly the same thing.

How to check a SWIFT/BIC code

  • Type or paste the 8- or 11-character code into the field above.
  • The tool checks the structure and verifies that positions 5-6 are a real ISO country code.
  • Each segment is displayed with its meaning: bank code, country, location and branch.
  • The character in position 8 flags test and training BICs that never carry real payments.
  • If the code is in the bundled database of 51,000+ banks, you will see the bank's name, city and country.

Tips

  • DEUTDEFF and DEUTDEFFXXX are the same thing — both point to the primary office.
  • Banks merge and codes change, so confirm the BIC with the recipient before wiring money.
  • A SWIFT code identifies the bank only — it never contains an account number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a SWIFT code the same as a BIC?+
Yes. SWIFT code and BIC (Bank Identifier Code) are two names for the same identifier defined by ISO 9362. Banks usually say SWIFT code, while the standard and regulatory documents say BIC.
How do I find my bank's SWIFT code?+
Check your bank's website — most publish their BIC on the contact or international transfers page. It is also printed on account statements and usually shown in the banking app. You can also paste the code here to confirm which bank it belongs to.
What does XXX at the end mean?+
XXX is the branch code for the bank's primary office. An 8-character code without a branch part and the same code with XXX added are identical — both refer to the head office.
Is it safe to share a SWIFT code?+
Yes. A BIC is public routing information, like a postal address for a bank. It identifies the institution only and contains no account details, so sharing it carries no risk.

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