SWIFT/BIC code BICIBFBXXXX
BICIBFBXXXX belongs to Bicia du Burkina in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BICIBFBXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BICIBFBX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bicia du Burkina |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ouagadougou |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
How the Bicia du Burkina SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BICI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BX 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BICIBFBXXXX?
BICIBFBXXXX identifies the headquarters of Bicia du Burkina in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Use it when you send money to an account at Bicia du Burkina.
Does Bicia du Burkina use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BICIBFBXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bicia du Burkina in Burkina Faso, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BICIBFBX and BICIBFBXXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BICIBFBX is the 8-character version of BICIBFBXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Bicia du Burkina in Ouagadougou.
What do the letters in BICIBFBXXXX stand for?
BICI is the institution code of Bicia du Burkina, BF stands for Burkina Faso, BX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Bicia du Burkina?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Burkina Faso with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bicia du Burkina?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BICIBFBXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Burkina Faso uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.