Bankers Almanac®: The industry’s choice since 1845

Since 1845, LexisNexis® Bankers Almanac® has been providing financial professionals with the data and confidence to succeed in a constantly changing sector. This anniversary sets us apart from the rest of our industry, highlighting our credibility, resilience and experience.

Growing, adapting and evolving in a changing world

The world of finance is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Whether it’s advances in technology, economic uncertainty or shifting customer demands, it’s getting harder than ever to know who to trust and how to protect your business. 

Over the last 18 decades, Bankers Almanac® has seen it all. From supporting the first cross-border bank connections in the 19th century to enabling seamless transactions between over 26,000 global banks today. And through it all, we’ve constantly maintained the highest standards of stability, precision and efficiency. 

A legacy of innovation

Our journey has taken us from ‘The Orange Book’ on the shelf to a modern API-driven platform that integrates seamlessly with banking systems. Bankers Almanac® has proven itself to be reliable and revolutionary in equal measure, making it the ideal solution for ambitious financial businesses looking to move faster, reduce risk and seize new opportunities.

A commitment to credibility 

When you look at the numbers, it’s easy to see why 97% of the world's largest banks trust Bankers Almanac®. Access to more data, greater visibility and a proven track-record making it the industry's choice.

• 97% of the world's largest banks trust Bankers Almanac®
• 26,000+ banks served
• 275,000+ standard settlement instructions listed
• 1,000,000+ due diligence documents
• Up to 99.9% beneficial ownership visibility
• 32,000 KYC updates a month
• 150,000+ SWIFT/BIC codes listed
• 140,000+ Ultimate Beneficial Owners

A passion for insight

As you would expect, with 180 years of experience we have got a lot of knowledge to share. Our Infographic will give a glimpse into the history of Bankers Almanac® and give you some analysis of the current state of the market.

Join the journey

We have been supporting our customers with financial data they can trust for almost two centuries. But this is only the beginning, we are a beacon of progress, innovation and excellence that’s committed to driving our industry forward, and we invite you to join us.