SWIFT/BIC code BCAOSNDAXXX
BCAOSNDAXXX belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Dakar, Senegal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOSNDAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOSNDA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dakar |
| Country | Senegal |
How 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.
- SN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- DA 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 institution is behind BIC BCAOSNDAXXX?
BCAOSNDAXXX identifies the headquarters of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Dakar, Senegal. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest.
What does each part of BCAOSNDAXXX mean?
BCAO is the institution code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest, SN is the ISO code of Senegal, DA is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAOSNDAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Senegal is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Has Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Senegal, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Are BCAOSNDA and BCAOSNDAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BCAOSNDA is the short version of BCAOSNDAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest in Dakar.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.