ISO 9362 (also known as SWIFT-BIC, BIC code, SWIFT ID or SWIFT code) is a standard format of Bank Identifier Codes approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Main Aims of BIC2 The stated aims behind BIC2 can be summarised as follows: Removal of UK bias The BIC scheme was originally conceived as a subject classification system for the UK book trade, which led to certain subjects being given an inflated degree of detail or prominence (eg English Law) or being taken out of objectively correct hierarchical sequence (eg British history). You can find bank payment codes or Bank Identifier Codes in the SWIFT BIC online database of worldwide banks using the form below:Unlike the modern IBAN, the telex-era SWIFT (or BIC as it is now known) does not include a check sum for automatic validation. A BIC can be combined with the details provided by the IBAN to provide automated international funds transfers. But if your asking customers to pay you via bank transfer they may request it.

Country	City	Bank Name	Branch	SWIFT
Nigeria	Lagos	Central Securities Clearing System LTD	Central Securities Clearing System LTD	CSCYNGL1XXX