SWIFT/BIC code BEACCMCX140
BEACCMCX140 belongs to Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Limbe, Cameroon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEACCMCX140 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEACCMCX |
| Branch code | 140 |
| Bank | Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Limbe |
| 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.
- 140 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 BIC BEACCMCX140?
BEACCMCX140 identifies Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale, part of Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Limbe, Cameroon. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Cameroon. All of them are listed on the page of Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEACCMCX140, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cameroon uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale take in Cameroon?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of BEACCMCX140 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 140 identifies the department Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale.
Can I use BEACCMCX instead of BEACCMCX140?
BEACCMCX points to the head office of Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale, while BEACCMCX140 points to Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BEACCMCX140 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.