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CHIPS Universal Identifier (UID)

A CHIPS Universal Identifier (UID) is a 6-digit clearing code assigned to financial institutions participating directly in the CHIPS network. It is used alongside or instead of a SWIFT BIC to identify clearing nodes within the CHIPS ledger database.

Aliases: CHIPS UID, CHIPS routing number

Standards & Citations

  • 🌐 ISO 9362 / ISO 13616: International standards for financial identifiers (ISO OBP).
  • 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: Designated ISO registration authority (swift.com).
  • 📂 swiftbic.org Data Register: Provenance registry for bank code data (Data Sources).

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