SWIFT/BIC code BCAONENIXXX
BCAONENIXXX belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Niamey, Niger.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAONENIXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAONENI |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Niamey |
| Country | Niger |
The way the Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCAO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NI 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 is behind SWIFT code BCAONENIXXX?
The code BCAONENIXXX belongs to the head office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Niamey, Niger. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAONENIXXX mean?
BCAO is the bank code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, NE is the ISO code of Niger, NI is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
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 BCAONENIXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Niger is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use BCAONENIXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAONENIXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is BCAONENI and BCAONENIXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BCAONENI is the short version of BCAONENIXXX. 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 Niamey.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.