SWIFT/BIC code BCAOGWG1XXX
BCAOGWG1XXX belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOGWG1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOGWG1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bissau |
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
How 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.
- GW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- G1 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 is behind BIC BCAOGWG1XXX?
BCAOGWG1XXX identifies the main office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest.
What happens if I use BCAOGWG1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAOGWG1XXX against the details from Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Guinea-Bissau with specialist providers before you send.
Does Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BCAOGWG1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Guinea-Bissau, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are BCAOGWG1 and BCAOGWG1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCAOGWG1 is the short version of BCAOGWG1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bissau.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Guinea-Bissau?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.