S.W.I.F.T. SCRL
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (Swift), legally S.W.I.F.T. SC, is a cooperative established in 1973 in Belgium (French: Société Coopérative) and owned by the banks and other member firms that use its service. SWIFT provides the main messaging network through which international payments are initiated.[2] It also sells software and services to financial institutions, mostly for use on its proprietary "SWIFTNet", and assigns ISO 9362 Business Identifier Codes (BICs), popularly known as "Swift codes".
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About S.W.I.F.T. SCRL
- Company typeCooperative society [ 1 ]
- IndustryTelecommunications
- Founded3 May 1973 ; 51 years ago ( 1973-05-03 )
- HeadquartersLa Hulpe , Belgium 50°44′04″N 4°28′43″E / 50.73444°N 4.47861°E / 50.73444; 4.47861
- Key peopleJavier Perez-Tasso (CEO) Graeme Munro (Board Chair)
- ProductsFinancial telecommunication
- Revenue1,024,000,000 Euro (2023)
- Number of employees>3,000
- Websitewww .swift .com
What is a SWIFT code?
A SWIFT code is an 8 or 11 character code used in banking to facilitate transactions and identify the bank.

What is the purpose of a SWIFT code in international transactions?
SWIFT codes are used to route international financial transactions to the correct bank and branch. It facilitates the smooth and accurate transfer of funds between different banks and countries, ensuring that the transactions are processed correctly and securely.
How do I find my bank's SWIFT code?
You can find your bank's SWIFT/BIC code in the statements of your bank account. You can also use our SWIFT/BIC finder to get the right code for your transfer.






