SWIFT/BIC code CGBKRWRWXXX
CGBKRWRWXXX belongs to Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque in Kigali, Rwanda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CGBKRWRWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CGBKRWRW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kigali |
| Country | Rwanda |
The way the Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CGBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RW 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/BIC code CGBKRWRWXXX?
The code CGBKRWRWXXX belongs to the main office of Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque in Kigali, Rwanda. Use it when a payment to Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter CGBKRWRWXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CGBKRWRWXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in CGBKRWRWXXX mean?
CGBK is the bank code of Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque, RW is the ISO code of Rwanda, RW is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CGBKRWRWXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Rwanda uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque take in Rwanda?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CGBKRWRWXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Compagnie Generale de Banque/Cogebanque in Rwanda, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.