BIC / SWIFT Code Lookup

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Quick examples

GEBABEBB · BNP Paribas Fortis BE

DEUTDEDB · Deutsche Bank DE

BNPAFRPP · BNP Paribas FR

INGBNL2A · ING Bank NL

TRWIBEB1 · Wise BE

REVOLT21 · Revolut EU

BIC Structure

Popular EU Bank BIC / SWIFT Codes

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Bank	Country	BIC / SWIFT	Type
BNP Paribas Fortis	🇧🇪 Belgium	GEBABEBB	Commercial
ING Belgium	🇧🇪 Belgium	BBRUBEBB	Commercial
KBC Bank	🇧🇪 Belgium	KREDBEBB	Commercial
Belfius Bank	🇧🇪 Belgium	BNAGBEBB	Commercial
Deutsche Bank	🇩🇪 Germany	DEUTDEDB	Commercial
Commerzbank	🇩🇪 Germany	COBADEFF	Commercial
BNP Paribas	🇫🇷 France	BNPAFRPP	Commercial
Société Générale	🇫🇷 France	SOGEFRPP	Commercial
ING Bank	🇳🇱 Netherlands	INGBNL2A	Commercial
ABN AMRO	🇳🇱 Netherlands	ABNANL2A	Commercial
Wise (TransferWise)	🇧🇪 Belgium	TRWIBEB1	Fintech
Revolut	🇪🇺 EU	REVOLT21	Fintech

BIC / SWIFT Codes Explained

A BIC (Bank Identifier Code), also known as a SWIFT code, is an international standard (ISO 9362) that uniquely identifies a financial institution. It is used in international wire transfers to route payments to the correct bank. Every bank participating in the SWIFT network has at least one BIC code.

BIC Code Structure — How to Read It

A BIC code consists of 8 or 11 characters, divided into four parts:

Bank code (4 letters): Identifies the bank (e.g., GEBA for BNP Paribas Fortis, DEUT for Deutsche Bank)
Country code (2 letters): ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (e.g., BE for Belgium, DE for Germany)
Location code (2 characters): Identifies the head office location (e.g., BB for Brussels)
Branch code (3 characters, optional): Identifies a specific branch. "XXX" means the primary office. Omitted in 8-character BICs.

BIC vs SWIFT — Is There a Difference?

No — BIC and SWIFT code refer to the same thing. SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is the organization that manages the BIC standard. The terms are used interchangeably in practice. Some banking systems use "BIC" and others use "SWIFT code" for the same field on transfer forms.

When Do You Need a SWIFT Code?

International wire transfers outside the SEPA zone
Receiving payments from non-EU countries
US ACH or wire transfers to Europe
Correspondent banking between financial institutions

Note: Within SEPA (31 European countries), IBAN alone is sufficient since 2016 — you do not need a BIC for euro transfers between SEPA countries.

BIC Codes for Belgian Banks

Belgium's major banks use the country code "BE" in their BIC. BNP Paribas Fortis uses GEBABEBB (formerly Générale de Banque), ING Belgium uses BBRUBEBB, KBC uses KREDBEBB, and Belfius uses BNAGBEBB. Fintech banks operating in Belgium include Wise (TRWIBEB1) and Revolut (REVOLT21).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a SWIFT code for SEPA transfers?

No. Since February 2016, IBAN alone is sufficient for all euro credit transfers and direct debits within the SEPA zone (31 countries including all EU member states plus Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, UK, and others). Banks are prohibited from requiring a BIC for SEPA transactions.

What is the difference between an 8-character and 11-character BIC?

An 8-character BIC refers to the primary office of a bank. An 11-character BIC includes a 3-character branch code at the end. When a bank uses "XXX" as the branch code (e.g., DEUTDEBB XXX), it refers to the same primary office as the 8-character version. Most international transfers use 8-character BICs.

Why does Wise have a BIC/SWIFT code?

Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a licensed financial institution with its own BIC code (TRWIBEB1 for their Belgian entity). This allows them to receive international SWIFT transfers and participate in the banking network. However, Wise routes most transfers through local payment networks rather than SWIFT, which is why their fees are much lower than traditional banks.

Is this tool connected to the SWIFT network?

No. This tool validates the format and structure of BIC codes and provides information about well-known banks from our built-in database. It does not connect to the live SWIFT network or BIC directory. For official BIC verification, use the SWIFT BIC Registry at swift.com.