BIC / SWIFT code lookup
Validate a BIC or SWIFT code, find out which institution and country it belongs to, its national codes and whether it is registered for SEPA, SEPA Instant and SEPA direct debits.
BIC structure
| AAAA | Institution: 4 letters |
| BB | Country: ISO code |
| CC | Location: 2 characters |
| DDD | Branch (optional); XXX = head office |
Frequently asked questions
Are BIC and SWIFT the same?
Yes. BIC is the official name of the code (ISO 9362); SWIFT is the organisation that issues it.
What does XXX at the end mean?
The head office. An 8-character BIC is equivalent to the same code ending in XXX.