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What is a SWIFT Code?

A SWIFT Code is a standard format of Bank Identifier Code (BIC) used to specify a particular bank or branch. These codes are used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers. Banks also use these codes for exchanging messages between them.

SWIFT codes comprise of 8 or 11 characters. All 11 digit codes refer to specific branches, while 8 digit codes (or those ending in 'XXX') refer to the head or primary office. SWIFT codes are formatted as follows:

AAAA BB CC DDD

• First 4 characters - bank code (only letters)
• Next 2 characters - ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (only letters)
• Next 2 characters - location code, passive participant will have "1" in the second character (letters and digits)
• Last 3 characters - branch code, optional - 'XXX' for primary office (letters and digits)

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The registrations of SWIFT Codes are handled by Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (“SWIFT”) and their headquarters is located in La Hulpe, Belgium. SWIFT is the registered trademark of S.W.I.F.T. SCRL with a registered address at Avenue Adèle 1, B-1310 La Hulpe, Belgium.

How to use SWIFT Code in your Google Adsense Account ?

For Adsense you need Bank Swift Code dont confuse with branch wise swift code.Its require only your bank swift code and its good if you give your nearest.For Example I from India Country.My Bank Name is Punajb National Bank.My branch name is dhanvatri nagar but my branch not have swift code so I searched here and I give nearest bank brnach available on my city or state on my country which have swift code.