SWIFT/BIC code BCAVCVCVXXX
BCAVCVCVXXX belongs to Banco de Cabo Verde in Praia, Cape Verde.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAVCVCVXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAVCVCV |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco de Cabo Verde |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Praia |
| Country | Cape Verde |
The way the Banco de Cabo Verde SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCAV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CV 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 BCAVCVCVXXX?
BCAVCVCVXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banco de Cabo Verde in Praia, Cape Verde. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco de Cabo Verde.
Are BCAVCVCV and BCAVCVCVXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BCAVCVCV is the short version of BCAVCVCVXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco de Cabo Verde in Praia.
What is the best way to send money to Banco de Cabo Verde in Cape Verde?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Cape Verde with specialist providers before you send.
Does Banco de Cabo Verde have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCAVCVCVXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco de Cabo Verde in Cape Verde, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter BCAVCVCVXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAVCVCVXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco de Cabo Verde?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAVCVCVXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Cape Verde is not part of SEPA, 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.