BIC / SWIFT validator

Check the structure of a BIC (Business Identifier Code, a.k.a. SWIFT code) and see its parts. This validates ISO 9362 format only — it doesn’t confirm registration with SWIFT. Need it in code? Hit the BIC API.

BIC / SWIFT code

Runs in your browser. This checks ISO 9362 structure only — it does not confirm the institution is registered with SWIFT.

BIC structure

• 4 letters — bank / institution code
• 2 letters — ISO country code
• 2 letters or digits — location code
• 3 letters or digits — optional branch code (omitted = primary office; "XXX" also means primary)

So a BIC is either 8 characters (primary office) or 11 (specific branch).