SWIFT/BIC code BIBEBJBJXXX
BIBEBJBJXXX belongs to Banque Internationale du Benin in Cotonou, Benin.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIBEBJBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIBEBJBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Internationale du Benin |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cotonou |
| Country | Benin |
How the Banque Internationale du Benin SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIBE 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
What bank uses BIC BIBEBJBJXXX?
BIBEBJBJXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banque Internationale du Benin in Cotonou, Benin. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Internationale du Benin does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter BIBEBJBJXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BIBEBJBJXXX against the details from Banque Internationale du Benin before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Internationale du Benin in Benin?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Benin with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Banque Internationale du Benin have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BIBEBJBJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Internationale du Benin in Benin, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are BIBEBJBJ and BIBEBJBJXXX the same code?
Yes. BIBEBJBJ is the short version of BIBEBJBJXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Banque Internationale du Benin in Cotonou.
What do the letters in BIBEBJBJXXX mean?
BIBE is the institution code of Banque Internationale du Benin, BJ is the ISO code of Benin, BJ is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.