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A person using their phone to complete their banking using a SWIFT code.

What is a SWIFT code? Format and examples

A SWIFT code or bank identifier code (BIC) is the unique identifier code that financial institutions have. These numbers are used to send funds from bank to bank through the SWIFT network, often internationally.

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A person pulling a vinyl record out of a sleeve after using a buy now, pay later service to purchase a record player in store.

How to use a buy now, pay later service in-store in 4 steps

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is used easily for in-store purchases. All buyers need to do is confirm which payment methods the retailer accepts, then apply in the app. Then, you get a virtual card to make the payment.

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