What is Swift Code?

SWIFT code (also known as ISO 9362, SWIFT-BIC, BIC code, SWIFT ID or SWIFT code) is a standard format of Business Identifier Codes approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is a unique identification code for both financial and non-financial institutions. (When assigned to a non-financial institution, a code may also be known as a Business Entity Identifier or BEI.) 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 letters: Institution Code or bank code.
  • 2 letters: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
  • 2 letters or digits: location code
    • if the second character is “0”, then it is typically a test BIC as opposed to a BIC used on the live network.
    • if the second character is “1”, then it denotes a passive participant in the SWIFT network
    • if the second character is “2”, then it typically indicates a reverse billing BIC, where the recipient pays for the message as opposed to the more usual mode whereby the sender pays for the message.
  • 3 letters or digits: branch code, optional (‘XXX’ for primary office)

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

BIC Institution name City Country
OCBCAU2S OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
OCBCCNSH OCBC WING HANG BANK (CHINA) LIMITED (FORMERLY OCBC BANK (CHINA) LIMITED) SHANGHAI CHINA
OCBCGB2L OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, LONDON BRANCH LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
OCBCHKHH OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, HONG KONG BRANCH HONG KONG HONG KONG
OCBCJPJT OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, TOKYO BRANCH TOKYO JAPAN
OCBCKRSE OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING COPORATION LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH SEOUL KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
OCBCMMMY OCBC BANK YANGON BRANCH YANGON MYANMAR
OCBCMYKA OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORP. LTD, LABUAN BRANCH LABUAN MALAYSIA
OCBCMYKL OCBC BANK (MALAYSIA) BERHAD KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
OCBCSGS1 OCBC BULLION AND FUTURES LTD. SINGAPORE SINGAPORE
OCBCSGSG OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED SINGAPORE SINGAPORE
OCBCSGSGBRN OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED SINGAPORE SINGAPORE
OCBCSGSGGCF OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED SINGAPORE SINGAPORE
OCBCTHBK OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, BANGKOK BRANCH BANGKOK THAILAND
OCBCTWTP OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, TAIPEI BRANCH TAIPEI TAIWAN
OCBCUS33 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED NEW YORK,NY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OCBCUS6L OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED LOS ANGELES,CA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OCBCVNVX OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED HO CHI MINH CITY VIET NAM
Disclaimer

Uws takes no responsibility for any financial loss that might be caused by the use of an incorrect code.If you’re unsure about anything, it’s recommended that you contact the bank or financial institution in question in order to ensure you have the right information.

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