SWIFT/BIC code BCAOCIABXXX
BCAOCIABXXX belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOCIABXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOCIAB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
The way the Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- XXX 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAOCIABXXX?
BCAOCIABXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest.
Is BCAOCIAB and BCAOCIABXXX the same code?
Yes. BCAOCIAB is the 8-character version of BCAOCIABXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Abidjan.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAOCIABXXX, 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.
What do the letters in BCAOCIABXXX 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 XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.