SWIFT/BIC code CAVCCOB1XXX
CAVCCOB1XXX belongs to Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena in Bogota, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CAVCCOB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CAVCCOB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bogota |
| Country | Colombia |
How the Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CAVC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 SWIFT/BIC code CAVCCOB1XXX?
CAVCCOB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena in Bogota, Colombia. It is the code to use when a payment to Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Colombia with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter CAVCCOB1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CAVCCOB1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CAVCCOB1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena in Colombia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in CAVCCOB1XXX stand for?
CAVC is the institution code of Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena, CO is the ISO code of Colombia, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Compania de Ahorro e Vivienda Colmena?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CAVCCOB1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Colombia 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.