SWIFT/BIC code BCAOSNDPXXX
BCAOSNDPXXX belongs to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.) in Dakar, Senegal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAOSNDPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAOSNDP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dakar |
| Country | Senegal |
The way the Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.) 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).
- DP 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAOSNDPXXX?
BCAOSNDPXXX identifies the main office of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.) in Dakar, Senegal. Use it when a payment to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.) does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BCAOSNDPXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAOSNDPXXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.) have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCAOSNDPXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.) in Senegal, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BCAOSNDP and BCAOSNDPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCAOSNDP is the 8-character version of BCAOSNDPXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.) in Dakar.
What does each part of BCAOSNDPXXX mean?
BCAO is the institution code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.), SN is the ISO code of Senegal, DP is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'afrique de L'ouest (B.c.e.a.o.)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAOSNDPXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Senegal uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.