SWIFT/BIC code BUCIBIBIXXX
BUCIBIBIXXX belongs to Banque Burundaise Pour le Commerce et L'investissement in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BUCIBIBIXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BUCIBIBI |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Burundaise Pour le Commerce et L'investissement |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bujumbura |
| Country | Burundi |
The way the Banque Burundaise Pour le Commerce et L'investissement SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BUCI 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
What bank is behind BIC BUCIBIBIXXX?
BUCIBIBIXXX identifies the head office of Banque Burundaise Pour le Commerce et L'investissement in Bujumbura, Burundi. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Burundaise Pour le Commerce et L'investissement.
What happens if I use BUCIBIBIXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BUCIBIBIXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Burundaise Pour le Commerce et L'investissement in Burundi?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Burundi with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BUCIBIBIXXX stand for?
BUCI is the institution code of Banque Burundaise Pour le Commerce et L'investissement, BI stands for Burundi, BI is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque Burundaise Pour le Commerce et L'investissement?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BUCIBIBIXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Burundi is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Burundaise Pour le Commerce et L'investissement in Burundi?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.