SWIFT/BIC code BCHUAOLUXXX
BCHUAOLUXXX belongs to Banco Comercial do Huambo in Huambo, Angola.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCHUAOLUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCHUAOLU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Comercial do Huambo |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Huambo |
| Country | Angola |
The way the Banco Comercial do Huambo SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCHU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LU 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCHUAOLUXXX?
BCHUAOLUXXX identifies the head office of Banco Comercial do Huambo in Huambo, Angola. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Comercial do Huambo.
Does Banco Comercial do Huambo use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCHUAOLUXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Comercial do Huambo in Angola, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are BCHUAOLU and BCHUAOLUXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCHUAOLU is the short version of BCHUAOLUXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Comercial do Huambo in Huambo.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Comercial do Huambo?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Angola with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Banco Comercial do Huambo take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of BCHUAOLUXXX stand for?
BCHU is the bank code of Banco Comercial do Huambo, AO is the ISO code of Angola, LU is the code for the city or region 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.