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SWIFT / BIC code decoder and validator

Check a SWIFT/BIC code and see its bank, country, location and branch parts.

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  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About SWIFT / BIC code decoder and validator

Splits a SWIFT/BIC code into its parts: four letters for the bank, two for the country, two for the location and an optional three-character branch code. It then checks the format. Codes are 8 or 11 characters long, and a missing branch means the head office. Format validity does not prove a bank exists.

How to use SWIFT / BIC code decoder and validator

  1. Paste or type the SWIFT or BIC code.
  2. Run the check.
  3. Read the bank, country, location and branch parts of the code.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 8 and 11 characters?

An 8-character code identifies the bank's main office. The extra three characters name a specific branch. XXX at the end also means the head office.

What do the parts of a SWIFT code mean?

The first four letters are the bank, the next two are the country, the next two are the location, and the optional last three are the branch. The tool splits these for you.

Does a valid format mean the bank exists?

The check confirms the structure, not that the bank takes payments. Confirm the code with your bank or the invoice before sending money.

Is SWIFT / BIC code decoder and validator free?

Yes. SWIFT / BIC code decoder and validator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put SWIFT / BIC code decoder and validator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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