Where is the Swift Code located on a check?

Question

Where is the Swift Code located on a check?

Answer 1

Nowhere! You need to contact your bank's finance or wire transfer department.

Answer 2

ISO 9362 (also known as SWIFT-BIC, BIC code, SWIFT ID or SWIFT code) is a standard format of Bank Identifier Codes.It is the unique identification code of a particular bank. These codes are used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers, and also for the exchange of other messages between banks. The codes can sometimes be found on account statements.

The SWIFT code is 8 or 11 characters, made up of:

    * 4 characters - bank code (only letters)

    * 2 characters - ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (only letters)

    * 2 characters - location code (letters and digits) (if the second character is '1', then it denotes a passive participant in the SWIFT network)

    * 3 characters - branch code, optional ('x*x' for primary office) (letters and digits)

Where an 8-digit code is given, it may be assumed that it refers to the primary office.

Exemple :

EUTDEFF - it`s a swift code

DEUT identifies Deutsche Bank

DE is the country code for Germany

FF is the code for Frankfurt