SWIFT/BIC code BCAOCIABKOR
BCAOCIABKOR belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOCIABKOR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOCIAB |
| Branch code | KOR |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Korhogo Branch |
| City | Korhogo |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
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.
- CI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- KOR 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 branch uses BIC BCAOCIABKOR?
BCAOCIABKOR identifies Korhogo Branch, a branch or department of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BCAOCIABKOR 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 code for the city or region and KOR is the code of the department Korhogo Branch.
Can I use BCAOCIAB instead of BCAOCIABKOR?
BCAOCIAB points to the main office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, while BCAOCIABKOR points to Korhogo Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCAOCIABKOR if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Côte d’Ivoire?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Côte d’Ivoire with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest got 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.
What happens if I use BCAOCIABKOR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAOCIABKOR against the details from Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.