SWIFT/BIC code BCBUBIBIXXX
BCBUBIBIXXX belongs to Banque Commerciale du Burundi in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCBUBIBIXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCBUBIBI |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Commerciale du Burundi |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bujumbura |
| Country | Burundi |
The way the Banque Commerciale du Burundi SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCBU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BI 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 bank uses SWIFT code BCBUBIBIXXX?
The code BCBUBIBIXXX belongs to the main office of Banque Commerciale du Burundi in Bujumbura, Burundi. Use it when a payment to Banque Commerciale du Burundi does not need a specific branch.
Are BCBUBIBI and BCBUBIBIXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BCBUBIBI is the 8-character version of BCBUBIBIXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Banque Commerciale du Burundi in Bujumbura.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Commerciale du Burundi?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Burundi with transfer services before you send.
Does Banque Commerciale du Burundi use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BCBUBIBIXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Commerciale du Burundi in Burundi, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque Commerciale du Burundi?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCBUBIBIXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Burundi uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BCBUBIBIXXX stand for?
BCBU is the institution code of Banque Commerciale du Burundi, BI is the ISO code of Burundi, BI is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.