SWIFT/BIC code ETBCCOBBXXX
ETBCCOBBXXX belongs to Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp. in Bogota, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ETBCCOBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ETBCCOBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bogota |
| Country | Colombia |
The way the Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ETBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB 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 SWIFT/BIC code ETBCCOBBXXX?
The code ETBCCOBBXXX belongs to the main office of Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp. in Bogota, Colombia. It is the code to use when a payment to Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of ETBCCOBBXXX stand for?
ETBC is the institution code of Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp., CO stands for Colombia, BB is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ETBCCOBBXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Colombia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Are ETBCCOBB and ETBCCOBBXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ETBCCOBB is the short version of ETBCCOBBXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp. in Bogota.
Does Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ETBCCOBBXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.a E.sp. in Colombia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.