ISO 9362 is a standard list of Bank Identifier Codes approved by the International Organization for Standardization.

These codes are used when transfering money to a bank account in another country.

The code is 8 or 11 digits, made up of:

4 characters _ bank code

2 characters _ ISO country code

2 characters _ location code

3 characters _ branch code, optional ( 'XXX' for primary office)

Where an 8 digit code is given, you may assume that it refers to the primary office.

The Society for Worldwide International Financial Transactions (SWIFT) handles the registration of these codes.

See also:

• International Bank Account Number (IBAN)