SWIFT / BIC code lookup
Validate a SWIFT/BIC code and decode its bank, country, location and branch.
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How to look up a SWIFT/BIC code
- Enter a SWIFT/BIC. Type an 8- or 11-character code, e.g. DEUTDEFF.
- Validate and decode. We check the format and split it into its parts.
- Review. See the bank, country, location and branch codes.
About SWIFT/BIC codes
When you send an international wire, the SWIFT/BIC code tells the network which bank — and optionally which branch — should receive the money. A wrong or mistyped BIC can delay or misroute a transfer, so it pays to check the structure before you send. This tool confirms the code is the right length and format, then breaks it into its bank, country, location and branch components and flags head-office versus branch and test codes. Pair it with the IBAN validator to check the account number in the same payment.
Frequently asked questions
- A Bank Identifier Code (BIC), also called a SWIFT code, identifies a bank in international transfers. It is 8 characters for a bank’s head office, or 11 to specify a branch.
- 4 letters for the bank, 2 letters for the ISO country, 2 characters for the location, and an optional 3-character branch code. This tool splits and explains each part.
- It validates the format and decodes the parts. A definitive bank-name lookup requires SWIFT’s official directory; we decode structure and country rather than guess a name.
- It refers to the bank’s primary (head) office. An 8-character BIC and a branch code of XXX both indicate the main office.
- No. The code is validated and decoded entirely in your browser, with no network calls.