IBAN, BIC and SWIFT explained In brief: SWIFT bank transfers are available worldwide; SWIFT codes are similar to BIC. This is with a view to ensuring entity data is consistent across the MiFID compliant landscape and the regulator is able to identify each firm correctly. It is not the only coding system for banks - individual countries also have their own sets of codes which are used to identify banks in national interbank business. If you have need to send money from one bank to another especially for international transfers, a SWIFT code is required. It is the unique identification code of a particular bank.

Country	City	Bank Name	Branch	SWIFT
France	Neuilly SUR Seine	International Credit Services SAS	International Credit Services SAS	ICSSFR21XXX