SWIFT/BIC code BAOBGWGWXXX
BAOBGWGWXXX belongs to Banco da Africa Ocidental SA in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAOBGWGWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAOBGWGW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco da Africa Ocidental SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bissau |
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
The way the Banco da Africa Ocidental SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAOB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GW 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 BIC BAOBGWGWXXX?
BAOBGWGWXXX identifies the headquarters of Banco da Africa Ocidental SA in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Use it when a payment to Banco da Africa Ocidental SA does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BAOBGWGWXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BAOBGWGWXXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Banco da Africa Ocidental SA have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BAOBGWGWXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco da Africa Ocidental SA in Guinea-Bissau, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Banco da Africa Ocidental SA in Guinea-Bissau?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco da Africa Ocidental SA?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BAOBGWGWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Guinea-Bissau uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BAOBGWGWXXX mean?
BAOB is the institution code of Banco da Africa Ocidental SA, GW is the ISO code of Guinea-Bissau, GW is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.