SWIFT/BIC code CCECBFB1XXX
CCECBFB1XXX belongs to Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CCECBFB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CCECBFB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ouagadougou |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
How the Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CCEC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BF 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
Which institution is behind BIC CCECBFB1XXX?
CCECBFB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Burkina Faso with transfer services before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CCECBFB1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Burkina Faso uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of CCECBFB1XXX stand for?
CCEC is the institution code of Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique, BF is the ISO code of Burkina Faso, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique in Burkina Faso?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Is CCECBFB1 and CCECBFB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CCECBFB1 is the 8-character version of CCECBFB1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique in Ouagadougou.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.