SWIFT/BIC code BCAOCIABMAN
BCAOCIABMAN belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Man, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOCIABMAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOCIAB |
| Branch code | MAN |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Man Branch |
| City | Man |
| 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.
- MAN 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 BCAOCIABMAN?
The code BCAOCIABMAN belongs to Man Branch, part of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Man, Côte d’Ivoire. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BCAOCIABMAN incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAOCIABMAN against the details from Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest take in Côte d’Ivoire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of BCAOCIABMAN stand for?
BCAO is the institution code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and MAN is the code of the branch Man Branch.
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 BCAOCIABMAN, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BCAOCIAB instead of BCAOCIABMAN?
BCAOCIAB is the main office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, while BCAOCIABMAN points to Man Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAOCIABMAN if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.