SWIFT/BIC code BBOGCOBBMD1
BBOGCOBBMD1 belongs to Banco de Bogota in Medellin, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBOGCOBBMD1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBOGCOBB |
| Branch code | MD1 |
| Bank | Banco de Bogota |
| Branch | — |
| City | Medellin |
| Country | Colombia |
The way the Banco de Bogota SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- MD1 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 is behind BIC BBOGCOBBMD1?
The code BBOGCOBBMD1 belongs to Banco de Bogota, a unit of Banco de Bogota in Medellin, Colombia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Banco de Bogota have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Bogota in Colombia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banco de Bogota.
What does each part of BBOGCOBBMD1 mean?
BBOG is the bank code of Banco de Bogota, CO stands for Colombia, BB is the location code and MD1 is the code of the department Banco de Bogota.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco de Bogota?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Colombia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BBOGCOBB instead of BBOGCOBBMD1?
BBOGCOBB points to the head office of Banco de Bogota, while BBOGCOBBMD1 points to Banco de Bogota. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BBOGCOBBMD1 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BBOGCOBBMD1 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BBOGCOBBMD1 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.