SWIFT/BIC code BEACCMCX091
BEACCMCX091 belongs to Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEACCMCX091 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEACCMCX |
| Branch code | 091 |
| Bank | Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale |
| Branch | Direction des Relations Financieres Exterieures |
| City | Yaounde |
| Country | Cameroon |
How the Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BEAC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 091 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BEACCMCX091?
BEACCMCX091 identifies Direction des Relations Financieres Exterieures, a branch or department of Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Yaounde, Cameroon. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Cameroon?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Cameroon with transfer services before you send.
Does Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Cameroon. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BEACCMCX091 stand for?
BEAC is the institution code of Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale, CM stands for Cameroon, CX is the code for the city or region and 091 identifies the department Direction des Relations Financieres Exterieures.
Can I use BEACCMCX instead of BEACCMCX091?
BEACCMCX points to the head office of Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale, while BEACCMCX091 points to Direction des Relations Financieres Exterieures. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BEACCMCX091 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEACCMCX091, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cameroon 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.