BIC Checker

Free SWIFT / BIC Checker Verify any bank code

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Verify a bank by its SWIFT/BIC code — identity, branch and address — or find a bank's BIC by country.

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How it works

Three steps, no account required.

1

Enter the SWIFT/BIC code

2

We resolve the bank, branch and address

3

Confirm the counterparty before you pay

What gets verified

BIC structure

The code is validated against the ISO 9362 format before any lookup runs.

Institution details

The bank name, branch and country registered against the code.

Country risk

The jurisdiction behind the code, with its AML risk classification.

Sanctions exposure

Whether the institution or its jurisdiction carries sanctions restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a SWIFT or BIC code?

A BIC is the standard identifier for a bank in international payments. It names the institution, country, location and, optionally, the branch.

What is the difference between BIC8 and BIC11?

A BIC8 identifies the institution and its head office. A BIC11 adds a three-character branch code.

Why does a valid code still carry risk?

A correctly formatted code can still belong to an institution in a high-risk jurisdiction or one under restrictions.

Is the checker free?

Yes. Structure validation and the institution lookup are free and need no account.