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Our role in the global economy is unique. And with that comes a unique structure too. Headquartered in Belgium, we’re a global cooperative owned by our members and governed by the world’s central banks, including the National Bank of Belgium, the US Federal Reserve, and the European Central Bank.

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Latest news

Rich and structured
23 June 2025 | 3 min read

Momentum builds as industry advances ISO 20022 adoption

As ISO 20022 adoption accelerates across the payments industry, institutions are already starting to realise the...
Swift | Shaping the future of finance, together | CGI, Frictionless
5 June 2025 | 3 min read

The path to enhanced cross-border payment experiences

We partnered with McKinsey and Company to benchmark the payments experience offered to customers around the...
Swiftref Payments Directory
14 April 2025 | 5 min read

4 trends shaping global payments

These four trends are shaping the payments landscape. Collaboration is key to keeping it connected, Jonathan...
Javier Perez Tasso
Swift is fundamentally transforming the international payments and securities experience and, together with our community, we are delivering faster, frictionless transactions across the globe.
Javier Pérez-Tasso Chief Executive Officer, Swift

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Who we are

Ever since our inception in 1973, we’ve been helping value get where it needs to go—quickly, reliably, and securely.

What we do

At our core, we’re a globally inclusive infrastructure that the world trusts and relies on to send and receive financial transactions.

Vision and Mission

Swift is guided by a clear vision and mission, underpinned by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Organisation & Governance

Our role in the global economy is unlike that of any other institution. As a result, our governance and oversight programme is unique too.

Legal

This section contains key legal information and documentation related to Swift’s corporate, contractual and compliance frameworks.

Careers

We are continuously on the lookout for financial industry and technology professionals who are eager to be part of the future of payments.

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Annual review

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Partners and Service Bureaux

With an aim to better serve our community, Swift engages in partnerships with providers that offer services and applications for the financial community.

Our Community

As a neutral global cooperative, Swift is defined by its community of users around the world. At Swift we believe we can achieve more together.

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