SWIFT/BIC code BCAOBJBJXXX
BCAOBJBJXXX belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Cotonou, Benin.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOBJBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOBJBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cotonou |
| 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.
- 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BCAOBJBJXXX?
BCAOBJBJXXX identifies the head office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Cotonou, Benin. Use it when a payment to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest does not need a specific branch.
Are BCAOBJBJ and BCAOBJBJXXX the same code?
Yes. BCAOBJBJ is the 8-character version of BCAOBJBJXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Cotonou.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Benin?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Benin with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter BCAOBJBJXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAOBJBJXXX against the details from Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest before sending.
Which details 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 BCAOBJBJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Benin is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BCAOBJBJXXX mean?
BCAO is the institution code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, BJ is the ISO code of Benin, BJ is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.