SWIFT / BIC Code Lookup
Find the SWIFT/BIC code for any bank across 204 countries.
What is a SWIFT/BIC code?
A SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) or BIC (Business Identifier Code) is an 8- or 11-character identifier that uniquely tags a bank on the global payments network. When you send an international wire, your bank uses the recipient's SWIFT code to know exactly where the money is going.
Structure: AAAA bank code · BB country · CC location · 123 branch
How SWIFT works
SWIFT itself doesn't move money — it moves the messages that instruct banks to move money. Every international wire transfer flows through this network. Get the SWIFT code wrong and your payment gets stuck, returned, or lost in fees. Vertexa's lookup pulls from the same registry banks themselves use.
Frequently asked questions
What is a SWIFT/BIC code?
A SWIFT/BIC code is an 8- or 11-character identifier used by banks worldwide to route international payments correctly. Every participating bank has at least one.
Do I always need a SWIFT code to send money abroad?
Almost always — international wire transfers require the recipient bank's SWIFT/BIC code. Some newer providers (like Wise, OFX) use their own routing so you may not need it directly, but the bank behind them still does.
What's the difference between SWIFT and BIC?
None — they are the same identifier. "SWIFT code" and "BIC" (Business Identifier Code) are used interchangeably.
How do I find my bank's SWIFT code?
Search your country above, then find your bank. Always double-check the code with your bank before initiating a real transfer — branches and city can matter.