SWIFT/BIC code OCCICOBCCL1
OCCICOBCCL1 belongs to Banco de Occidente in Cali, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OCCICOBCCL1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OCCICOBC |
| Branch code | CL1 |
| Bank | Banco de Occidente |
| Branch | Branch |
| City | Cali |
| Country | Colombia |
How the Banco de Occidente SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OCCI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BC Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CL1 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 branch uses SWIFT code OCCICOBCCL1?
The code OCCICOBCCL1 belongs to Branch, part of Banco de Occidente in Cali, Colombia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco de Occidente?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code OCCICOBCCL1, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Colombia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of OCCICOBCCL1 stand for?
OCCI is the institution code of Banco de Occidente, CO is the ISO code of Colombia, BC is the location code and CL1 is the code of the branch Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banco de Occidente 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.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Occidente?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use OCCICOBC instead of OCCICOBCCL1?
OCCICOBC points to the main office of Banco de Occidente, while OCCICOBCCL1 points to Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention OCCICOBCCL1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.