SWIFT/BIC code BGFIBJBJXXX
BGFIBJBJXXX belongs to Bgfibank Benin in Cotonou, Benin.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGFIBJBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGFIBJBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bgfibank Benin |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cotonou |
| Country | Benin |
How the Bgfibank Benin SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGFI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BJ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ 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 BIC BGFIBJBJXXX?
BGFIBJBJXXX identifies the headquarters of Bgfibank Benin in Cotonou, Benin. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bgfibank Benin.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bgfibank Benin?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BGFIBJBJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Benin uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BGFIBJBJXXX mean?
BGFI is the institution code of Bgfibank Benin, BJ stands for Benin, BJ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Bgfibank Benin?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bgfibank Benin?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Benin with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bgfibank Benin use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BGFIBJBJXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bgfibank Benin in Benin, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.