BIC/SWIFT Code Lookup

Search Bank Identifier Codes (BIC/SWIFT) by code, bank name, or location. Find bank details for international wire transfers.

BIC/SWIFT Lookup

Search by BIC/SWIFT code (e.g. DEUTDEFF) or bank name (e.g. Deutsche Bank). Results update as you type.

How to Use

  1. Search by BIC/SWIFT code — Type an 8 or 11 character BIC code (e.g. DEUTDEFF) to find the bank details.
  2. Search by bank name — Type part of a bank name (e.g. "Deutsche", "Chase") to see matching banks.
  3. Search by location — Type a country or city name to filter banks by location.
  4. Instant results — Results update in real-time as you type, showing up to 100 matches.

All lookups are performed 100% client-side using the built-in bank database. No data is sent to any server.

What Is a BIC/SWIFT Code?

A BIC (Bank Identifier Code) or SWIFT code is an 8 to 11 character international standard (ISO 9362) that uniquely identifies a bank or financial institution for international wire transfers. SWIFT stands for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.

The code structure is: AAAA BB CC DDD

  • AAAA — Bank code (4 letters) — identifies the bank
  • BB — Country code (2 letters) — ISO 3166 country code
  • CC — Location code (2 alphanumeric) — city or region
  • DDD — Branch code (3 optional alphanumeric) — specific branch

For example, DEUTDEFF breaks down as: DEUT (Deutsche Bank) + DE (Germany) + FF (Frankfurt).

Common BIC/SWIFT Code Examples

BIC/SWIFT Bank Country City
DEUTDEFFDeutsche BankGermanyFrankfurt
BOFAUS3NBank of AmericaUnited StatesSan Francisco
CHASUS33JPMorgan ChaseUnited StatesNew York
BARCGB22Barclays BankUnited KingdomLondon
BNPAFRPPBNP ParibasFranceParis
ABNANL2AABN AMRO BankNetherlandsAmsterdam
SMBCJPJTSumitomo Mitsui Banking CorpJapanTokyo
UBSWCHZH80AUBS SwitzerlandSwitzerlandZurich
SCBLHKHHStandard Chartered BankHong KongHong Kong
DBSGSGSGDBS BankSingaporeSingapore

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between BIC and SWIFT?

BIC (Bank Identifier Code) and SWIFT code refer to the same thing. SWIFT is the messaging network, and BIC is the code that identifies each bank on that network.

How long is a BIC/SWIFT code?

A BIC/SWIFT code is either 8 or 11 characters. 8-character codes identify the bank's main office, while 11-character codes include a specific branch.

Do I need both IBAN and SWIFT code?

For international transfers to countries that use IBAN (mainly Europe), both are typically required. For transfers to the US and Canada, SWIFT code and account number are usually sufficient.

How accurate is this database?

This tool includes a comprehensive database of major banks worldwide. However, BIC codes can change over time. Always verify with your bank before initiating a transfer.

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