SWIFT/BIC code BCAOCIABABE

BCAOCIABABE belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Abengourou, Côte d’Ivoire.

BCAOCIABABE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCAOCIABABE
8-character codeBCAOCIAB
Branch codeABE
BankBanque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest
BranchAbengourou Branch
CityAbengourou
CountryCôte d’Ivoire

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.
CI Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
AB Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ABE 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 BIC BCAOCIABABE?

The code BCAOCIABABE belongs to Abengourou Branch, a branch or department of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Abengourou, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BCAOCIABABE stand for?

BCAO is the bank code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, CI stands for Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and ABE identifies the branch Abengourou Branch.

What happens if I use BCAOCIABABE with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAOCIABABE against the details from Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest before you confirm.

Does Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Côte d’Ivoire, 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.

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 BCAOCIABABE, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Côte d’Ivoire 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.