SWIFT/BIC code AFICBJBJXXX
AFICBJBJXXX belongs to Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin in Cotonou, Benin.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFICBJBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFICBJBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cotonou |
| Country | Benin |
The way the Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFIC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BJ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution is behind SWIFT code AFICBJBJXXX?
The code AFICBJBJXXX belongs to the headquarters of Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin in Cotonou, Benin. Use it when a payment to Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin does not need a specific branch.
Does Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AFICBJBJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin in Benin, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Benin with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in AFICBJBJXXX stand for?
AFIC is the bank code of Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin, BJ is the ISO code of Benin, BJ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque Africaine Pour L'industrie et le Commerce Benin?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFICBJBJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Benin is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter AFICBJBJXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AFICBJBJXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.