SWIFT/BIC code FCOLCOB1XXX
FCOLCOB1XXX belongs to Financiera Colpatria S.A. in Bogota, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCOLCOB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCOLCOB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Financiera Colpatria S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bogota |
| Country | Colombia |
The way the Financiera Colpatria S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCOL 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 BIC FCOLCOB1XXX?
The code FCOLCOB1XXX belongs to the main office of Financiera Colpatria S.A. in Bogota, Colombia. It is the code to use when a payment to Financiera Colpatria S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter FCOLCOB1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FCOLCOB1XXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Financiera Colpatria S.A.?
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 – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Financiera Colpatria S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FCOLCOB1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Colombia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in FCOLCOB1XXX stand for?
FCOL is the bank code of Financiera Colpatria S.A., CO is the ISO code of Colombia, B1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Financiera Colpatria S.A.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. 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.