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π± SWIFT Code Lookup
Check, validate, and parse SWIFT/BIC codes. Instantly see bank code, country, location, and branch information. Ensure codes follow ISO 9362 format for international payments.
SWIFT Code Lookup
Validate and parse SWIFT/BIC codes (ISOΒ 9362). Enter a code to check its structure and see the bank, country, location, and branch parts.
Samples:
Invalid SWIFT/BIC
How to use this tool
- Paste or type the SWIFT/BIC you received from a customer or partner.
- Review the breakdown of bank, country, location, and branch codes to ensure the structure is valid.
- Copy the sanitized code for payment setups or contact the bank if the structure is invalid.
Common tasks
- Onboard new suppliers by confirming the BIC they provided follows ISO 9362 rules.
- Pre-validate CSV imports of beneficiary data before uploading to a treasury platform.
- Educate team members about the difference between bank, country, and branch segments.
Formatting reminders
- Always remove spaces when storing SWIFT codesβbanks expect contiguous characters.
- 8-character codes identify the primary office. Add the optional 3-character branch code if supplied.
- Combine with the IBAN validator to verify account numbers end-to-end for SEPA payments.
FAQ
- Does a valid format mean the bank exists?
- No. This tool checks structure only. Use bank directories or payment network references to confirm active institutions.
- Can I look up the bank name automatically?
- Not yet. You can search the 4-letter bank code in a SWIFT directory to map it to an institution name.
- What about SWIFT codes with lowercase letters?
- SWIFT codes are uppercase by standard. The tool normalizes input to uppercase before validation.
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