SWIFT/BIC code AFRIBFBFXXX
AFRIBFBFXXX belongs to Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFRIBFBFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFRIBFBF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ouagadougou |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
How the Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFRI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BF 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
What bank is behind BIC AFRIBFBFXXX?
AFRIBFBFXXX identifies the head office of Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFRIBFBFXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Burkina Faso is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of AFRIBFBFXXX mean?
AFRI is the institution code of Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso, BF is the ISO code of Burkina Faso, BF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are AFRIBFBF and AFRIBFBFXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AFRIBFBF is the 8-character version of AFRIBFBFXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso in Ouagadougou.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Africa - Burkina Fasso in Burkina Faso?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Burkina Faso with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.