SWIFT/BIC code BFORBOLPXXX
BFORBOLPXXX belongs to Banco Fortaleza SA in La Paz, Bolivia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFORBOLPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFORBOLP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Fortaleza SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | La Paz |
| Country | Bolivia |
The way the Banco Fortaleza SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BFOR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LP 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BFORBOLPXXX?
BFORBOLPXXX identifies the head office of Banco Fortaleza SA in La Paz, Bolivia. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Fortaleza SA.
Does Banco Fortaleza SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BFORBOLPXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Fortaleza SA in Bolivia, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Fortaleza SA?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Fortaleza SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BFORBOLPXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bolivia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BFORBOLPXXX stand for?
BFOR is the institution code of Banco Fortaleza SA, BO is the ISO code of Bolivia, LP is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are BFORBOLP and BFORBOLPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BFORBOLP is the short version of BFORBOLPXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Fortaleza SA in La Paz.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.