SWIFT/BIC code FOARCOB1XXX
FOARCOB1XXX belongs to Fondo Andino de Reservas in Bogota, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FOARCOB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FOARCOB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fondo Andino de Reservas |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bogota |
| Country | Colombia |
How the Fondo Andino de Reservas SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FOAR 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
Which institution uses SWIFT code FOARCOB1XXX?
The code FOARCOB1XXX belongs to the main office of Fondo Andino de Reservas in Bogota, Colombia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Fondo Andino de Reservas.
Is FOARCOB1 and FOARCOB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FOARCOB1 is the short version of FOARCOB1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Fondo Andino de Reservas in Bogota.
What is the best way to send money to Fondo Andino de Reservas in Colombia?
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.
Does Fondo Andino de Reservas have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FOARCOB1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Fondo Andino de Reservas in Colombia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Fondo Andino de Reservas?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FOARCOB1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Colombia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of FOARCOB1XXX stand for?
FOAR is the institution code of Fondo Andino de Reservas, CO is the ISO code of Colombia, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.