SWIFT/BIC code BBOGCOBBBGA
BBOGCOBBBGA belongs to Banco de Bogota in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBOGCOBBBGA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBOGCOBB |
| Branch code | BGA |
| Bank | Banco de Bogota |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bucaramanga |
| Country | Colombia |
How the Banco de Bogota SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBOG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BGA 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 is behind BIC BBOGCOBBBGA?
BBOGCOBBBGA identifies Banco de Bogota, a branch or department of Banco de Bogota in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banco de Bogota?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Colombia with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BBOGCOBBBGA stand for?
BBOG is the bank code of Banco de Bogota, CO is the ISO code of Colombia, BB is the code for the city or region and BGA identifies the branch Banco de Bogota.
Can I use BBOGCOBB instead of BBOGCOBBBGA?
BBOGCOBB is the main office of Banco de Bogota, while BBOGCOBBBGA points to Banco de Bogota. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BBOGCOBBBGA if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BBOGCOBBBGA with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BBOGCOBBBGA against the details from Banco de Bogota before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco de Bogota?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBOGCOBBBGA, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Colombia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.