SWIFT/BIC code BCAOCIABSAN
BCAOCIABSAN belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOCIABSAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOCIAB |
| Branch code | SAN |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | San Pedro Branch |
| City | San Pedro |
| 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.
- SAN 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 uses BIC BCAOCIABSAN?
BCAOCIABSAN identifies San Pedro Branch, part of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAOCIABSAN 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 SAN identifies the branch San Pedro Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Côte d’Ivoire?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Does Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BCAOCIAB instead of BCAOCIABSAN?
BCAOCIAB points to the main office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, while BCAOCIABSAN points to San Pedro Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAOCIABSAN.
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 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.