Finding an LEI number for a company, fund, or other legal entity is straightforward using a free LEI lookup tool connected to the Global LEI Index. You can search for your own organisation’s LEI, verify a counterparty’s LEI status, or look up entity reference data for due diligence and compliance purposes.
Use the simple LEI lookup below, or go to the full LEI Search tool:
How to find an LEI number
The RapidLEI LEI Search tool connects directly to the Global LEI System (GLEIS), which is the same authoritative database used by regulators, central banks, and financial institutions worldwide. There is no registration required and the tool is completely free to use.
You can search in four ways:
- By company name: enter all or part of the legal name of the organisation. This is the most common method and works for companies, funds, trusts, banks, and other registered entities. Results will show all matching LEI records with their current status.
- By LEI number: if you already have a 20-character LEI code and want to verify it or retrieve the full record, enter it directly into the search. This is useful for counterparty verification before a transaction or regulatory submission.
- By ISIN: search by International Securities Identification Number to find the LEI associated with a specific security or instrument. Useful for MiFID II and EMIR reporting workflows.
- By BIC: search by SWIFT/BIC code to find the LEI linked to a financial institution. Useful when you have a payment identifier and need the corresponding entity record for compliance purposes.
What does an LEI lookup result show?
Each LEI record contains two layers of verified data:
Level 1: who is who: the entity’s legal name, registered address, country of incorporation, registration authority and number, entity type, LEI status (Issued, Lapsed, or Retired), and the date the LEI was last updated.
Level 2: who owns whom: the entity’s direct parent and ultimate parent where reported, and any subsidiary entities. This ownership data is particularly valuable for KYB onboarding, counterparty due diligence, and understanding complex group structures.
Should I check if my organisation already has an LEI?
Yes. Before registering a new LEI it is always worth checking whether your organisation already holds one. A previous owner, administrator, or service provider may have registered one on your behalf. Use the company name search to check. If you know your LEI, you can search by LEI and see the status and current LEI Issuer managing your LEI. If your organisation does have an LEI but it is lapsed, it can be reactivated rather than replaced. See: How to reactivate a lapsed LEI
What if my organisation doesn’t have an LEI?
If your search returns no results, your organisation does not currently hold an LEI in the Global LEI Index. You can register one directly through RapidLEI where the process is automated and most LEI codes are issued within minutes. See: Register an LEI
Ready to search?
Use the free RapidLEI LEI Search tool to find and verify LEI numbers for any organisation worldwide.