SWIFT BIC-Suche
Operator: S.W.I.F.T. SC, Belgium
Official free search for BIC codes and the names and addresses of their associated institutions.
Finance & Crypto
Product
Free BIC Search from SwiftRef; a limited public extract from the BIC Directory.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Maps a BIC or institution name to the registered institution and its address. A BIC does not identify an account holder or confirm a person's connection to the bank.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword / free text | Registered institutions matching the BIC or its first three characters, with names and addresses. | Retrieved |
| Company / organisation name | BIC entries matching a full or partial institution name, which can be narrowed by city and country. | Retrieved |
Features
- Searches by full BIC codes or at least three initial characters.
- Searches by full or partial institution names.
- Narrows the search by city and country.
- Shows names and addresses from the official BIC Directory.
Categories
- Finance & Crypto
- IBAN & banks
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Worldwide
Dataset
A limited public extract from the BIC Directory. Swift states BIC coverage in 227 countries; the terms of use describe quarterly updates.
Access
Requirements
Public access without an account; the search includes a CAPTCHA check. Full access to SwiftRef Bankers World Online is a separate customer offering.
Export
PDF and TXT directories are linked on the home page. Exporting individual search results or an API for the free search is not described.
Provider
S.W.I.F.T. SC
Country of establishment
Belgium
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Usage note
The BIC Search terms permit small portions for private or internal purposes; systematic queries, downloads from the search and redistribution of copies to third parties are excluded.
Legal note
Limitations
- The free search contains only part of the BIC Directory and, according to the terms, is updated quarterly.
- A BIC identifies an institution, not an account holder; not every BIC is connected to the Swift network.
- Full SwiftRef access and additional data services are separate offerings.
Guides and practical reports
Official · What a BIC identifies
Swift · EN
Explains the structure, registration details and the distinction between connected and non-connected BICs.