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11-character BIC

An 11-character BIC (optional element attached to 8-character BIC) that comprises the following components: party prefix, country code, party suffix, and branch identifier.

8-character BIC

A BIC that comprises the following components: party prefix, country code, and party suffix.

See also business party identifier.

additional BIC

An organisation may register several 8-character BICs, the additional BIC(s) is always linked to the primary BIC. The additional BIC may be connected to the Swift network or not and may be published or not published.

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Sanctions List Monitor

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How Societe Generale reduced the time and complexity of sanctions lists through Swift’s List Distribution Service

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For Societe Generale, efficient sanctions screenings and compliance starts with accurate sanctions list data. They achieve this with Swift’s Sanctions List Distribution solution.

Frequently Asked Questions about MyStandards

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Swift Business Forum Romania explores compliance and innovation

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More than 140 attend fifth annual event to share insights into payments and securities market developments.

Swift completes landmark DLT PoC

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• PoC successfully delivers business functionalities • DLT instance meets governance, security and data privacy requirements • ISO 20022 data model and UETR pivotal to improving Nostro processes • DLT a strategic priority for Swift

ISO 20022 in bytes for payments: Supporting your CBPR+ readiness

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Welcome to the 9th edition of ISO 20022 in bytes for payments, as we continue supporting community preparations for November 2022.

Work Sessions

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Swift Business Forum - New York 2015

MyStandards FAQ

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Your MyStandards questions answered

Swift Chairman addresses the Business Forum London

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Yawar Shah highlights urgency and importance of Swift’s Customer Security Control Framework – here is his speech in full
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