SWIFT/BIC code OCCICOBCMD4
OCCICOBCMD4 belongs to Banco de Occidente in Medellin, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OCCICOBCMD4 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OCCICOBC |
| Branch code | MD4 |
| Bank | Banco de Occidente |
| Branch | — |
| City | Medellin |
| Country | Colombia |
The way the Banco de Occidente SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- MD4 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 OCCICOBCMD4?
OCCICOBCMD4 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banco de Occidente, part of Banco de Occidente in Medellin, Colombia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banco de Occidente take in Colombia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco de Occidente?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code OCCICOBCMD4, 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 is the best way to send money to Banco de Occidente?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Colombia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use OCCICOBC instead of OCCICOBCMD4?
OCCICOBC is the head office of Banco de Occidente, while OCCICOBCMD4 is Banco de Occidente. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention OCCICOBCMD4.
What do the letters in OCCICOBCMD4 mean?
OCCI is the bank code of Banco de Occidente, CO is the ISO code of Colombia, BC is the location code and MD4 identifies the department Banco de Occidente.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.