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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/SWIFT Code Validation: Everything You Need to Know

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.

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