SWIFT/BIC code ATBJBJBJXXX
ATBJBJBJXXX belongs to Banque Atlantique du Benin in Cotonou, Benin.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ATBJBJBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ATBJBJBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Atlantique du Benin |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cotonou |
| Country | Benin |
The way the Banque Atlantique du Benin SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ATBJ 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ATBJBJBJXXX?
ATBJBJBJXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banque Atlantique du Benin in Cotonou, Benin. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque Atlantique du Benin.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Atlantique du Benin?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ATBJBJBJXXX, 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 does each part of ATBJBJBJXXX mean?
ATBJ is the institution code of Banque Atlantique du Benin, BJ stands for Benin, BJ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Banque Atlantique du Benin take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is ATBJBJBJ and ATBJBJBJXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ATBJBJBJ is the short version of ATBJBJBJXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Atlantique du Benin in Cotonou.
What happens if I enter ATBJBJBJXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ATBJBJBJXXX against the details from Banque Atlantique du Benin before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.