SWIFT/BIC code BHBFBFBFXXX
BHBFBFBFXXX belongs to Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BHBFBFBFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BHBFBFBF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ouagadougou |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
The way the Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BHBF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BF 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 BHBFBFBFXXX?
The code BHBFBFBFXXX belongs to the headquarters of Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso.
Does Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BHBFBFBFXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso in Burkina Faso, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso in Burkina Faso?
Banks often 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.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BHBFBFBFXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Burkina Faso uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BHBFBFBFXXX stand for?
BHBF is the bank code of Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso, BF is the ISO code of Burkina Faso, BF is the location code and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Banque de L'habitat du Burkina Faso take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.