SWIFT Code Lookup API (API Ninjas)
Data Validation
SWIFT / BIC code lookup and validation API returning bank institution name, branch, and city
SWIFT Code Lookup API (API Ninjas) Highlights
SWIFT Code Lookup API (API Ninjas) is best for fintech platforms, neobanks, and invoicing software facilitating international SWIFT wire transfers
Nigeria
Ghana
KenyaThe SWIFT Code Lookup API by API Ninjas provides programmatic lookup and validation of SWIFT/BIC (Business Identifier Codes) for financial institutions worldwide. By passing an 8- or 11-character SWIFT code, the API returns the bank name, country, city, physical address, and branch designation.
Alternatively, developers can search by bank name and city to retrieve matching SWIFT codes. For Nigerian fintechs offering USD/EUR/GBP foreign currency domiciliary accounts, wire transfers, and cross-border invoicing, this API automates wire routing validation.
SWIFT Code Lookup API (API Ninjas) Core Features & Capabilities
| Feature | Status | Description & Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Address / Postcode Validation | ✓ Supported | Provides native Address / Postcode Validation capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Bulk Data Validation | ✓ Supported | Provides native Bulk Data Validation capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Real-time API Validation | ✓ Supported | Provides native Real-time API Validation capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Error Code & Reason Detail | ✓ Supported | Provides native Error Code & Reason Detail capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Free Tier / Credits Available | ✓ Supported | Provides native Free Tier / Credits Available capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Email Format Validation | ✗ Not Supported | Email Format Validation is currently not supported by SWIFT Code Lookup API (API Ninjas). |
| Phone Number Format Validation | ✗ Not Supported | Phone Number Format Validation is currently not supported by SWIFT Code Lookup API (API Ninjas). |
| Nigerian BVN / NIN Format Check | ✗ Not Supported | This verification service is not offered by SWIFT Code Lookup API (API Ninjas). |
- Free tier includes up to 50,000 API requests per month with an API key
- Paid plans from $10/month
Required Access Documents for SWIFT Code Lookup API (API Ninjas)
- API Ninjas AccountRequiredSign up at api-ninjas.com to generate an API key
Different SWIFT Code Lookup API (API Ninjas) use cases
- Wire Transfer Form Auto-Fill:Automatically populate bank name and branch address when users enter their SWIFT code.
- Domiciliary Account Verification:Verify correspondent bank codes for Nigerian bank domiciliary wire transfers.
- B2B Export Payment Invoices:Validate international buyer wire details on cross-border trade documentation.