SWIFT/BIC code BALNNEN1XXX
BALNNEN1XXX belongs to Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A. in Niamey, Niger.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BALNNEN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BALNNEN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Niamey |
| Country | Niger |
The way the Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BALN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- N1 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 bank uses SWIFT code BALNNEN1XXX?
BALNNEN1XXX identifies the head office of Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A. in Niamey, Niger. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A..
What do the letters in BALNNEN1XXX mean?
BALN is the bank code of Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A., NE is the ISO code of Niger, N1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BALNNEN1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Niger uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BALNNEN1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A. in Niger, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Commerciale du Niger S.A.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Niger with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.