SWIFT/BIC code BGFICIABXXX

BGFICIABXXX belongs to Bgfibank Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

BGFICIABXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBGFICIABXXX
8-character codeBGFICIAB
Branch codeXXX
BankBgfibank Cote D'ivoire
BranchHead office
CityAbidjan
CountryCôte d’Ivoire

The way the Bgfibank Cote D'ivoire 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.
CI Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
AB 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 BGFICIABXXX?

BGFICIABXXX identifies the main office of Bgfibank Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Use it when you send money to an account at Bgfibank Cote D'ivoire.

What is the best way to send money to Bgfibank Cote D'ivoire?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Côte d’Ivoire with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bgfibank Cote D'ivoire?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code BGFICIABXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Côte d’Ivoire is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in BGFICIABXXX mean?

BGFI is the bank code of Bgfibank Cote D'ivoire, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Is BGFICIAB and BGFICIABXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. BGFICIAB is the short version of BGFICIABXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Bgfibank Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan.

What happens if I enter BGFICIABXXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BGFICIABXXX against the details from Bgfibank Cote D'ivoire before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.