It was founded in 1973; cofounders was 239 banks from 15 countries. Connection of new users occurs every month. The Service bureau has no right to send and receive SWIFT-message on behalf of its own so that excludes a competition with the financial organisations. SWIFT - the co-operative society created under the Belgian legislation belongs to its members - more than to 9000 banks from 209 countries (2010). SWIFT - the co-operative society created under the Belgian legislation belongs to its members - more than to 9000 banks from 209 countries (2010). The main office is located in Brussels. SWIFT - the co-operative society created under the Belgian legislation belongs to its members - more than to 9000 banks from 209 countries (2010).