SWIFT/BIC code BCAOBJBJPAR
BCAOBJBJPAR belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Parakou, Benin.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOBJBJPAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOBJBJ |
| Branch code | PAR |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Parakou Branch |
| City | Parakou |
| Country | Benin |
How 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.
- BJ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- PAR 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 BCAOBJBJPAR?
BCAOBJBJPAR identifies Parakou Branch, part of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Parakou, Benin. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCAOBJBJ instead of BCAOBJBJPAR?
BCAOBJBJ points to the main office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, while BCAOBJBJPAR is Parakou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAOBJBJPAR.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAOBJBJPAR, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Benin uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BCAOBJBJPAR mean?
BCAO is the institution code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, BJ stands for Benin, BJ is the location code and PAR identifies the department Parakou Branch.
Does Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Benin, 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 enter BCAOBJBJPAR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAOBJBJPAR 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.