SWIFT/BIC code BCAOCIABBOU
BCAOCIABBOU belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOCIABBOU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOCIAB |
| Branch code | BOU |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Bouake Branch |
| City | Bouake |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
How the Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- BOU 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 BCAOCIABBOU?
The code BCAOCIABBOU belongs to Bouake Branch, a branch or department of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAOCIABBOU mean?
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 code for the city or region and BOU identifies the branch Bouake Branch.
How long does a transfer to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest take in Côte d’Ivoire?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAOCIABBOU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Côte d’Ivoire is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter BCAOCIABBOU with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAOCIABBOU with the recipient before sending.
Does Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.