SWIFT/BIC code BCAOBFBFBOB
BCAOBFBFBOB belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOBFBFBOB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOBFBF |
| Branch code | BOB |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Bobo-Dioulasso Branch |
| City | Bobo-Dioulasso |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
The way the Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCAO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BOB 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 BCAOBFBFBOB?
BCAOBFBFBOB identifies Bobo-Dioulasso Branch, part of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BCAOBFBFBOB mean?
BCAO is the institution code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, BF is the ISO code of Burkina Faso, BF is the code for the city or region and BOB identifies the branch Bobo-Dioulasso Branch.
Does Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Burkina Faso, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest.
What happens if I use BCAOBFBFBOB with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAOBFBFBOB with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BCAOBFBF instead of BCAOBFBFBOB?
BCAOBFBF points to the main office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, while BCAOBFBFBOB is Bobo-Dioulasso Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCAOBFBFBOB if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Burkina Faso?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Burkina Faso with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.