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BIC / SWIFT checker

Check a BIC or SWIFT code and open bank reference information where available.

What this check does

The checker validates the BIC structure and resolves known bank details.

What is a BIC / SWIFT code?

A BIC, often called a SWIFT code, identifies a financial institution and sometimes a branch for international payment routing.

What the result means

A valid BIC identifies a financial institution or branch code format.

What the result does not prove

It does not prove an IBAN belongs to that bank or that a payment is safe.

When businesses should use it

  • International payment setup
  • Supplier bank review
  • Bank master-data cleanup

Example workflow

  1. Validate the IBAN.
  2. Check related BIC.
  3. Compare bank and country details with supplier records.

Data sources

BIC/SWIFT code structure and available bank reference data.

Limitations

BIC data can be incomplete for some branches.

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BIC / SWIFT structure

A BIC identifies a bank or branch on the SWIFT network. The first eight characters identify the institution and location; an optional branch suffix can add routing detail.

How to use this page in practice

Start with the public check when you need a quick answer, then move to signed-in evidence, batch processing or the API when the same control becomes part of a repeatable finance, tax or operations workflow.

FAQ

Is BIC the same as SWIFT?

BIC is the identifier format used on the SWIFT network.