Validates and decodes a SWIFT/BIC (Business Identifier Code) used to identify financial institutions worldwide. Extracts the institution code, country code, location code, and optional branch code.
Inputs
BIC: SWIFT/BIC code (8 or 11 characters).
Tips
BIC format: AAAA BB CC DDD — Institution (4) + Country (2) + Location (2) + Branch (3).
Country codes follow ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 (e.g., US, GB, BR, DE).
SWIFT codes are used in international wire transfers (SWIFT MT/MX messages).