Free SWIFT Code Checker — Verify Before You Wire

Eight characters. That's all it takes to route a wire transfer to the right bank—or the wrong one.

SWIFT codes (also called BIC codes) are the postal addresses of international banking. Get one character wrong and your payment could bounce, get delayed, or land somewhere you didn't intend. Banks often charge fees for failed transfers and sorting out the mess takes time.

A Free Tool to Check Any SWIFT Code

Our SWIFT Code Checker validates any SWIFT/BIC code instantly. Paste in the code, see whether it's properly formatted, and get a breakdown of what each part means.

No signup. No limits. No fees. Everything runs in your browser—your codes never leave your device.

What Is a SWIFT Code?

A SWIFT code is an 8 or 11 character identifier that tells banks where to route international transfers. Every code follows the same structure: bank code, country code, location code, and an optional branch code.

For example, DEUTDEFF breaks down as:

• DEUT — Bank code (Deutsche Bank)
• DE — Country code (Germany)
• FF — Location code (Frankfurt)

An 11-character code like DEUTDEFF500 adds a branch identifier at the end.

What You Get

When you check a SWIFT code, you'll see:

• Format validation — Is this a properly structured 8 or 11 character code?
• Country verification — Is the country code a valid ISO country?
• Code breakdown — Bank code, country, location, and branch parsed out clearly

The tool catches typos, invalid country codes, and malformed codes before you submit your transfer.

Why Use This Checker?

100% Private — Your SWIFT code never leaves your browser. No data is sent to any server, ever.

Instant Results — Validation runs locally, so results appear immediately. No waiting for server responses.

Works Offline — Once the page loads, you can check codes without an internet connection.

Completely Free — No signup, no limits, no hidden costs. Use it as often as you need.

When You Need It

SWIFT codes come up whenever money crosses borders:

• Sending a wire transfer — Verify the recipient's code before initiating
• Receiving international payments — Confirm your own code when sharing bank details
• Setting up overseas payroll — Double-check codes for international employees or contractors
• Paying foreign suppliers — Validate before submitting payment instructions

How to Use It

1. Go to the tool — Open the SWIFT Code Checker
2. Enter the code — Type or paste the 8 or 11 character SWIFT/BIC code
3. Get results — See validation status and code breakdown instantly

That's it. No account needed, no uploads, unlimited checks.

Complete Your Transfer Prep

For most international transfers, you'll need both a SWIFT code and an IBAN. Once you've verified the SWIFT code, use our IBAN Checker to validate the account number too.

Try It Now

Ready to verify? Check your SWIFT code now—it takes seconds.

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