Which of the following statements relating to SWIFT is/are correct?

1. It is a messaging network used by banks and financial institutions globally for quick and faultless exchange of information pertaining to financial transactions.
2. It stands for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications.

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

SWIFT stands for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. It is a global network used by financial institutions to send and receive information securely regarding financial transactions, enabling fast and reliable communication for tasks like making international money transfers.

SWIFT is a cooperative society owned by its member financial institutions. It does not hold or transfer funds itself; rather, it transmits payment orders which are then settled through correspondent banking relationships. It is a vital piece of global financial infrastructure.

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