SWIFT/BIC code AFRIBJBJXXX
AFRIBJBJXXX belongs to Bank of Africa - Benin in Cotonou, Benin.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFRIBJBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFRIBJBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Africa - Benin |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cotonou |
| Country | Benin |
How the Bank of Africa - Benin SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFRI 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/BIC code AFRIBJBJXXX?
AFRIBJBJXXX identifies the head office of Bank of Africa - Benin in Cotonou, Benin. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Africa - Benin does not need a specific branch.
Has Bank of Africa - Benin got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Africa - Benin in Benin. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Africa - Benin.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Africa - Benin in Benin?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in AFRIBJBJXXX stand for?
AFRI is the institution code of Bank of Africa - Benin, BJ stands for Benin, BJ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Africa - Benin?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFRIBJBJXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Benin uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Is AFRIBJBJ and AFRIBJBJXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. AFRIBJBJ is the 8-character version of AFRIBJBJXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Africa - Benin in Cotonou.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.