SWIFT/BIC code BEACCMCXXXX
BEACCMCXXXX belongs to Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEACCMCXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEACCMCX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Yaounde |
| Country | Cameroon |
The way 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.
- 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 BEACCMCXXXX?
BEACCMCXXXX identifies the head office of Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Yaounde, Cameroon. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEACCMCXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Cameroon is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BEACCMCXXXX stand for?
BEAC is the institution code of Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale, CM stands for Cameroon, CX is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Has Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale in Cameroon, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale.
How long does a transfer to Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Banque des Etats D'afrique Centrale?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.