SWIFT/BIC code BFCBBFB1XXX
BFCBBFB1XXX belongs to Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFCBBFB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFCBBFB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ouagadougou |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
The way the Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BFCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 BIC BFCBBFB1XXX?
The code BFCBBFB1XXX belongs to the main office of Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina does not need a specific branch.
Is BFCBBFB1 and BFCBBFB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BFCBBFB1 is the short version of BFCBBFB1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina in Ouagadougou.
Does Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BFCBBFB1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina in Burkina Faso, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use BFCBBFB1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BFCBBFB1XXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Pour le Financement du Commerce et des Investissements du Burkina in Burkina Faso?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Burkina Faso with specialist providers 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.