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Business → Validate BIC
AI-generatedOverview
The node provides a utility to validate Bank Identifier Codes (BICs), which are internationally standardized codes used to identify banks and financial institutions. This validation is useful in business workflows where verifying the correctness of BICs is necessary before processing payments, setting up bank transfers, or integrating with financial systems.
A practical example would be an automation that receives payment instructions and needs to confirm that the provided BIC is valid before proceeding with the transaction, reducing errors and failed transfers.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BIC Code | The Bank Identifier Code (BIC) to validate. Example format: "DEUTDEFF". |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the result of the BIC validation. This typically includes whether the BIC is valid and may provide additional details such as the associated bank name or country if available.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authentication to the external 0CodeKit service.
- The node sends a POST request to the endpoint
/business/validatebicon the base URLhttps://prod.0codekit.com. - Proper configuration of the API key credential within n8n is necessary for successful execution.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid BIC error: If the BIC code is malformed or does not conform to standards, the node may return an error or indicate invalidity. Ensure the BIC follows the correct format (8 or 11 characters, uppercase letters and digits).
- Authentication errors: Missing or incorrect API key credentials will cause authentication failures. Verify that the API key is correctly set up in n8n credentials.
- Network issues: Connectivity problems to the external API endpoint can cause timeouts or request failures. Check network access and proxy settings if applicable.
- Unexpected response structure: If the external API changes its response format, the node might not parse results correctly. Keep the node updated to the latest version.
Links and References
- SWIFT BIC Information
- 0CodeKit API Documentation (if publicly available) (Note: link is illustrative based on base URL)