SWIFT/BIC code BSAHBJBJXXX
BSAHBJBJXXX belongs to Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A. in Cotonou, Benin.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSAHBJBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSAHBJBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cotonou |
| Country | Benin |
How the Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSAH 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
Which institution uses SWIFT code BSAHBJBJXXX?
The code BSAHBJBJXXX belongs to the headquarters of Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A. in Cotonou, Benin. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A..
Are BSAHBJBJ and BSAHBJBJXXX the same code?
Yes. BSAHBJBJ is the short version of BSAHBJBJXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A. in Cotonou.
What happens if I enter BSAHBJBJXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BSAHBJBJXXX against the details from Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A. before sending.
Does Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BSAHBJBJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A. in Benin, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Benin) S.A.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Benin with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.