SWIFT/BIC code BCAOMLBAXXX
BCAOMLBAXXX belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bamako, Mali.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOMLBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOMLBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bamako |
| Country | Mali |
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.
- ML Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA 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
What bank uses BIC BCAOMLBAXXX?
BCAOMLBAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bamako, Mali. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest.
Are BCAOMLBA and BCAOMLBAXXX the same code?
Yes. BCAOMLBA is the short version of BCAOMLBAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Bamako.
What happens if I enter BCAOMLBAXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAOMLBAXXX against the details from Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest before sending.
What does each part of BCAOMLBAXXX stand for?
BCAO is the institution code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, ML is the ISO code of Mali, BA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What 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 BCAOMLBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Mali uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Mali?
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.