SWIFT/BIC code GEROCOBBBO1
GEROCOBBBO1 belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A. in Bogota, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEROCOBBBO1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEROCOBB |
| Branch code | BO1 |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A. |
| Branch | Headquarters |
| City | Bogota |
| Country | Colombia |
The way the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GERO 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.
- BO1 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code GEROCOBBBO1?
GEROCOBBBO1 identifies Headquarters, a branch or department of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A. in Bogota, Colombia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code GEROCOBBBO1, 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 do the letters in GEROCOBBBO1 stand for?
GERO is the bank code of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A., CO stands for Colombia, BB is the location code and BO1 identifies the branch Headquarters.
How long does a transfer to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A. take in Colombia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use GEROCOBBBO1 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GEROCOBBBO1 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use GEROCOBB instead of GEROCOBBBO1?
GEROCOBB is the main office of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A., while GEROCOBBBO1 points to Headquarters. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GEROCOBBBO1 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.