SWIFT

SWIFT is the global cooperative banking infrastructure network headquartered in La Hulpe, Belgium, connecting over 11,000 member banks and financial institutions worldwide.

1973 Founded1 Person on the graph7 News mentions

Overview

Founded in 1973 and headquartered in La Hulpe (Wallonia), SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) operates the global messaging network that underpins international financial transactions. Over 11,000 banks and financial institutions in more than 200 countries rely on SWIFT messaging for cross-border payments and securities transactions.

SWIFT operates as a cooperative owned by its member financial institutions. While it does not hold or transfer funds itself, its messaging standards and network are critical infrastructure for global banking. The organization employs over 4000 people, primarily in Belgium and the United States.

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  • Swift project: 1,000 people consolidated from four sites in La Hulpe back into two buildings; the contested entrance hall was about 800 m². (0:12:15, Connexi 2024-02-05)

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