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SWIFT / BIC code lookup (finder)

Search by bank name, country, or BIC. Paste a full 8- or 11-character code to decode bank, country, location, and branch — entirely in your browser, with nothing uploaded.

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BIC decoded

DNBANOKK
Bank code
DNBA
Country
NO
Location
KK
Branch
XXX (primary)
1 result
  • DNB Bank
    Oslo, Norway
    DNBANOKK

What is a SWIFT code?

A SWIFT code (BIC) is an 8- or 11-character bank identifier used for international transfers. Positions 1–4 are the bank code, 5–6 the ISO country code, 7–8 the location, and 9–11 an optional branch. Payment forms, invoices, and remittance instructions ask for it so funds clear to the correct institution abroad.

This free SWIFT code finder covers head-office BICs for major banks worldwide. Use it to look up a code by bank name, filter by country, or decode a BIC you already have — useful when filling wire forms, checking an invoice, or validating integration test data.

How to find a bank’s SWIFT / BIC code

  1. Type the bank name (e.g. HSBC) or paste a BIC into the search field above.
  2. Optionally narrow results with the country filter.
  3. Copy the BIC from the results, or open a country page for a full regional list.
  4. Confirm the code with the receiving bank before you initiate a wire.

Browse SWIFT codes by country

Jump to a country list of major head-office BICs.

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SWIFT code FAQ

What does SWIFT code stand for?
SWIFT is the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. A SWIFT code (also called a BIC, Business Identifier Code) uniquely identifies a bank so international wires reach the right institution.
How do I find my bank’s SWIFT / BIC code?
Search by bank name or country in the finder above, or paste an 8- or 11-character BIC to decode it. You can also check a bank statement, online banking, or ask the receiving bank. Always confirm before sending money.
What is the difference between a SWIFT code and a routing number?
A routing number (ABA) is used mainly for domestic US transfers. A SWIFT/BIC code identifies banks for cross-border payments. US accounts often need both: routing for domestic ACH/wires, SWIFT for international wires.
SWIFT code vs BIC — are they the same?
Yes in practice. BIC is the ISO 9362 standard name; SWIFT code is the everyday term for the same identifier assigned through the SWIFT network.
Why are some SWIFT codes 8 characters and others 11?
An 8-character BIC is the bank’s primary (head-office) code. Characters 9–11 are an optional branch code. XXX usually means the primary office, not a missing value.
Can you give a SWIFT code example?
DEUTDEFF is Deutsche Bank’s head-office BIC in Frankfurt: DEUT (bank) + DE (Germany) + FF (Frankfurt). An 11-character form might append a branch, e.g. DEUTDEFFXXX.

⚠️ SWIFT/BIC data covers head-office codes for major international banks. For local branch codes and less common institutions, always confirm with the receiving bank before initiating a wire. Looking for account format checks instead? Use the IBAN validator.