Bank fields are the different pieces of information that banks store about their customers. Veryfi’s powerful OCR API can extract bank fields from common financial documents like invoices and checks.
Bank Fields
- Bank name
- Bank number
- Routing number
- Account number
- IBAN (International Bank Account Number)
- SWIFT / BIC
Category of Bank Fields
- Identification: These fields are used to identify the bank and the account holder.
- Accounting: These fields are used to track the financial transactions associated with the account.
- Transaction: These fields are used to track the specific details of a transaction, such as the date, amount, and recipient.
- Security: These fields are used to protect the account from unauthorized access.
Bank Fields Explained
- Bank name: The bank name refers to the name of a specific financial institution. It helps identify the organization where an account is held. Knowing the bank name is useful for various purposes, such as verifying the legitimacy of a bank, processing transactions, and ensuring accurate fund transfers.
- Bank number: The bank number typically refers to a unique identifier assigned to a particular bank. It can be used internally within the banking system for various purposes like routing transactions or identifying specific branches of a bank.
- Routing number: A routing number, also known as an ABA (American Bankers Association) routing number, is a nine-digit code used in the United States. It helps identify the financial institution associated with a specific bank account. Routing numbers are used for tasks like processing direct deposits, electronic funds transfers, and initiating automatic bill payments.
- Account number: An account number is a unique identifier assigned to an individual bank account within a specific financial institution. It is used to differentiate between different accounts held by customers of the same bank. The account number is crucial for conducting transactions, managing balances, and ensuring accurate fund transfers.
- IBAN (International Bank Account Number): The IBAN is an internationally recognized standardized format for identifying bank accounts. It consists of a country code, two check digits, and a combination of letters and numbers specific to each country. The purpose of IBAN is to facilitate efficient and error-free international money transfers by providing a unique account identifier that is recognized across different countries.
- SWIFT/BIC: SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) code, also known as a Bank Identifier Code (BIC), is a unique identification code used for international wire transfers. It helps identify specific financial institutions worldwide. SWIFT codes are typically made up of eight or eleven alphanumeric characters and are used in global transactions to ensure the accurate routing of funds.
With the data associated with these fields, you can perform various banking operations such as transferring funds, setting up direct deposits, processing electronic payments, verifying account details, and ensuring secure and accurate financial transactions domestically and internationally.
Use Cases
| Field | Description | Insights & Intelligence | Application Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank name | Name of the financial institution | Verification, branding, and identification | Fintech apps, banking systems |
| Bank number | Unique identifier for a specific bank | Internal routing and identification | Banking systems, transaction processing |
| Routing number | Nine-digit code identifying US financial institutions | ABA routing, routing verification | Automated payments, direct deposits |
| Account number | Unique identifier for an individual bank account | Account differentiation and identification | Fund transfers, account management |
| IBAN | International Bank Account Number | Standardized account identifier | International fund transfers, banking systems |
| SWIFT / BIC | Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication code / Bank Identifier Code | Global bank identification | International wire transfers, banking systems |
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