BankCodeKit

BIC tool

BIC/SWIFT Checker

Check whether a BIC has a valid 8 or 11 character structure and review its code segments. This is format validation only.

Format-only check

Check a BIC

Enter an 8 or 11 character BIC to parse its institution, country, location, and optional branch segments.

Spaces are ignored. This check does not use a bank directory.

How the BIC checker works

The checker normalizes spaces, uppercases letters, checks the length, and parses the institution code, country code, location code, and optional branch code.

What this tool checks

  • Whether the BIC is 8 or 11 characters long.
  • Whether the value uses allowed letters and digits.
  • Whether the institution segment is four letters.
  • Whether the country segment is two letters.
  • Whether location and branch segments follow BIC format rules.

What this tool does not check

  • It does not confirm that a bank exists.
  • It does not confirm network connectivity or reachability.
  • It does not use a licensed BIC directory.
  • It does not confirm payment success.

FAQ

What is the difference between BIC8 and BIC11?

BIC8 contains institution, country, and location segments. BIC11 also includes a three-character branch code.

Does this prove the BIC is active?

No. This page validates format only and does not confirm live network status.

Is the value sent to a server?

No. The check runs locally in your browser.