SWIFT/BIC code BCAOBFBFXXX
BCAOBFBFXXX belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOBFBFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOBFBF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ouagadougou |
| 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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT code BCAOBFBFXXX?
BCAOBFBFXXX identifies the headquarters of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest does not need a specific branch.
Does Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Burkina Faso. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest.
What happens if I use BCAOBFBFXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAOBFBFXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BCAOBFBFXXX stand for?
BCAO is the bank 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 XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAOBFBFXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Burkina Faso is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.