Change your Legal or Publication information
Subject to your Swift user category and the change requested, you need to provide supporting documentation and information details supporting your request: List of documents - Detailed guidance and requirements.
Swift reserves the right to request additional documents in the scope of its Know Your Customer- usership, validation process. Failure to provide the documents in a timely manner or insufficient evidence of its compliance with the eligibility criteria and conditions for admission may be a cause for rejection of your change request.
Complete the order details. Some fields are prefilled automatically; some provide a selection through a drop down menu. Mandatory fields are indicated by an orange triangle.
The legal change e-order listed below are used for connected BIC or PIC. If you would like to make change to your non connected BIC or branch code, please go to Non-connected BIC and branch code | Swift
Ordering checklist
Should your organisation need to change its name / address, or transfer contracts, please select the corresponding scenario from the below list.
In case you would like to change or add contacts and addresses for shipping, billing or contract purposes, or change the e-ordering delegation, please update “Your profile” on www.swift.com.
In case of doubt:
Please contact your account manager via Sales/Training | Swift or Membership@swift.com, who will establish the best suitable scenario.
To that effect, answering to the below questions will be useful in order to select the appropriate scenario:
- What is/are the BIC / PIC code(s) involved ?
- Does it concern a merger, acquisition or transfer to a separate legal entity ?
- If yes, is it with an existing Swift user, and if so, which one (including BIC code) ?
- If yes, is it with a non-existing Swift user ?
- If yes, does it result in a name change ? If so, what is the new organisation name ?
- If yes, does it result in the set-up of a new legal entity ?
- If several BIC codes are involved, will any of them deactivate ? If so, which one(s) and when ?
- Are Swift shareholders involved ? If yes, what is their BIC code ?
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1. Report a name/address change only (not related to a merger / transfer / split)
Use this e-form if your organization has changed its legal and/or publication name, and/or its registered office address.
Step 1: Submit this e-form.
Step 2: Forward to membership@swift.com the following documents, with English version/ translation:
- Extract from the Commercial Register (issued within 3 months)
- Proof of regulation (issued within 3 months) - only applicable for supervised entities.
- Official proof/ evidence of name/address change
The e-order will be processed upon receipt and validation by Swift of the evidence provided.
Important: If the name change is due to a change of the legal entity currently identified by your BIC code (e.g. following a merger, a transfer to a separate legal entity, a conversion to a branch or subsidiary), please complete the form in one of the corresponding sections below.
2. Report a name change following a merger with, or transfer to, an existing Swift user
If your organisation merges with, or transfers its assets and liabilities to, another Swift user, and you wish to keep both BIC codes active for a limited period (maximum 6 months), please submit this e-form. If longer than 6 months, please refer to option 4 below. Please forward evidence of the merger to membership@swift.com (e.g. approval by the local authorities/financial supervisors with English translation). The e-order will be processed upon receipt and validation by Swift of the original signed e-form and the official evidence of the merger or transfer. When the integration is completed and you decide to terminate all Swift products and services for one of the integrated BIC, please complete a resignation request via swift.com. No e-form is required if the BIC code of the merged entity is deactivated. However, if the deactivating BIC wishes to transfer contracts to the remaining legal entity, please refer to option 7 below. Note that this scenario may be subject to consultancy fees. A transfer fee will be charged to the new contracting party amounting to 10% of the one-time fee for interface and SNL related contracts. The transfer price is displayed on the form for information purposes only. Note also that price ultimately applicable may differ due to e.g., different prices being applicable at the time they become due. Consult your Swift sales representative for details.
3. Report a name change following a transfer to a separate legal entity, non Swift user
If your organization wishes to transfer its BIC code(s) and agreements to a separate legal entity in the same country that is not yet a Swift user, please submit this e-form. The e-order will be processed upon receipt and validation by Swift of - the original signed e-form - the original signed Swift undertaking that serves to register the new Swift user - a copy of the applicant user’s operating license (with English translation) - a copy of the applicant user’s certificate of incorporation and extract from the local company register (with English translation) - a copy of the applicant user’s latest list of authorized signatures. If dual signatures are required, ensure that the e-form and Swift undertaking are countersigned by 2 authorized signatories. - the non-Swift user’s full ownership details if applicable - an updated list of shareholders following the transfer - any additional information or document may be required at Swift’s sole discretion for order validation If the non-existing Swift user is applying in the Swift user categories of Non-supervised entity or Corporate, please contact membership@swift.com or your Commercial Administrator to obtain the list of required documents. A transfer fee will be charged to the new contracting party amounting to 10% of the one-time fee for interface and SNL related contracts. The transfer price is displayed on the form for information purposes only. Note also that price ultimately applicable may differ due to e.g., different prices being applicable at the time they become due. Consult your Swift sales representative for details.
4. Conversion of a BIC 8 to an additional BIC 8 of an existing Swift user following a merger/acquisition
If your organization merges with another Swift user, and you wish to keep both BIC codes active for a period longer than 6 months, please complete the e-form on the right side. Please forward evidence of the merger to membership@swift.com (e.g. approval by the local authorities/financial supervisors with English translation). Any additional information or document may be required at Swift’s sole discretion for order validation. The e-order will be processed upon receipt and validation by Swift of the original signed e-form and the official evidence of the merger. When the integration is completed and you decide to terminate the additional BIC 8, please complete a resignation request via swift.com. No e-form is required if the BIC code of the merged entity is deactivated. However, if the deactivating BIC wishes to transfer contracts to the remaining legal entity, please refer to option 7 below. Note that this scenario may be subject to consultancy fees. A transfer fee will be charged to the new contracting party amounting to 10% of the one-time fee for interface and SNL related contracts. The transfer price is displayed on the form for information purposes only. Note also that price ultimately applicable may differ due to e.g., different prices being applicable at the time they become due. Consult your Swift sales representative for details.
5. Report a change in Traffic Aggregation Hierarchy
Use this e-form if your organization wishes to make a change (remove or add members) to your grouping for traffic aggregation purposes.
Step 1: Submit this e-form.
Step 2: Forward to membership@swift.com the following documents, with English version/ translation:
- Group/ ownership structure with percentages, up to the beneficial owner owning ≥ 10%, showing the relationship between the impacted entities, on company letterhead and dated within 3 months
- Extract from the Commercial Register (issued within 3 months)
- Proof of regulation (issued within 3 months) - only applicable for supervised entities.
6. Transfer of contracts only (no change to the legal entity)
If your organization wishes to transfer all or some contracts to another Swift user, please complete the e-form on the right side. • Only contracts that are independent from BIC/PIC can be transferred. Typically, contracts regarding the Swift infrastructure such as SIPN connections (if the connection remains in the same location), SNL, SAG, SAA/SAE licenses, kits, HSM maintenance. • Service contracts are not transferrable. The e-order will be processed upon receipt of the new contracting party approval. Preferred implementation date should be on a Saturday at least 10 days after submission of the e-form. Note that a transfer fee will be charged to the new contracting party amounting to 10% of the one-time fee for interface and SNL related contracts. This can be checked with your Regional Account Manager. In case you have received a commercial quotation from Swift, please specify your commercial quotation reference in the e-order. Special caution: if you intend to deactivate your BIC, or resign from the partner program (PIC), and wish to transfer certain contracts to another Swift user, please ensure that the request to transfer contracts is entered before the resignation and deactivation of the BIC, or the resignation of the PIC from the partner program. Once the BIC is deactivated or the PIC is discontinued, contracts can no longer be transferred to another party.
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