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.
Delivering added-value
Swift GPI has a range of features that deliver added-value to both your bank and your customers.
Volante joins SwiftRef partner programme to offer a single source for payments reference data management
By joining SwiftRef, Volante users will have access to Swift for all their payments reference data needs, helping to reduce costs and improve straight-through-processing (STP) of international and SEPA payments.
Join the Swift network
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The five ways to confirm payments
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Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
The LEI identifies legal entities in a consistent and accurate global structure, enabling all parties in a transaction to be referenced, clearly and unambiguously.
Fine-tune sanctions filters to compliance, risk management and operational objectives
Your transaction, customer and PEP filters must be up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements and aligned with your risk policies and appetite. They must be efficient so you can deliver on your customer service requirements. Sanctions Testing has been developed in collaboration with our customers to provide automated, independent testing and assurance.
Swift updates reference data service
SwiftRef’s Bankers World Online query tool undergoes a facelift, adds improved search fields and simplified navigation for easier access to reference data
Swift Compatible Application
The Swift Compatible Application programme is available for applications connecting to Swift via Swift Alliance Access for all Swift-related market segments