BIC / SWIFT Validator
Verify any BIC or SWIFT code instantly — institution, country, location, and branch codes. Free, no account needed.
Enter a BIC/SWIFT code above to start validation
We check format, institution code, country code, location code, and branch code
What we check
Format Check
Validating BIC format (8 or 11 characters)
Institution Code
Checking 4-letter institution identifier
Country Code
Verifying ISO 3166-1 country code
Location Code
Checking 2-character location identifier
Branch Code
Verifying optional 3-character branch code
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BIC and SWIFT codes identify banks in international transfers. Learn how to validate them correctly.
What Is a BIC/SWIFT Code?
A Bank Identifier Code (BIC), also known as a SWIFT code, is an 8 or 11 character code that uniquely identifies a financial institution in international transactions. BIC stands for Business Identifier Code and is the ISO 9362 standard used by over 200 countries.