SWIFT/BIC code BKGFBIBIXXX
BKGFBIBIXXX belongs to Banque de Gestion et de Financement in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKGFBIBIXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKGFBIBI |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque de Gestion et de Financement |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bujumbura |
| Country | Burundi |
The way the Banque de Gestion et de Financement SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKGF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BI 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 BKGFBIBIXXX?
BKGFBIBIXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banque de Gestion et de Financement in Bujumbura, Burundi. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque de Gestion et de Financement.
Does Banque de Gestion et de Financement have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKGFBIBIXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque de Gestion et de Financement in Burundi, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is BKGFBIBI and BKGFBIBIXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BKGFBIBI is the short version of BKGFBIBIXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banque de Gestion et de Financement in Bujumbura.
What happens if I enter BKGFBIBIXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKGFBIBIXXX against the details from Banque de Gestion et de Financement before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Banque de Gestion et de Financement take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque de Gestion et de Financement in Burundi?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Burundi with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.