SWIFT/BIC code BCAOSNDA001
BCAOSNDA001 belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Dakar, Senegal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOSNDA001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOSNDA |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Agence Nationale |
| City | Dakar |
| Country | Senegal |
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.
- SN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- DA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 BCAOSNDA001?
BCAOSNDA001 identifies Agence Nationale, a unit of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Dakar, Senegal. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Senegal?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Senegal with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter BCAOSNDA001 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAOSNDA001 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BCAOSNDA instead of BCAOSNDA001?
BCAOSNDA points to the head office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, while BCAOSNDA001 is Agence Nationale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCAOSNDA001 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in BCAOSNDA001 mean?
BCAO is the institution code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, SN stands for Senegal, DA is the code for the city or region and 001 is the code of the branch Agence Nationale.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.