SWIFT/BIC code ORBKBFBFXXX
ORBKBFBFXXX belongs to Orabank Burkina-Faso in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORBKBFBFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORBKBFBF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Orabank Burkina-Faso |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ouagadougou |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
The way the Orabank Burkina-Faso SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ORBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BF 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 SWIFT/BIC code ORBKBFBFXXX?
ORBKBFBFXXX identifies the head office of Orabank Burkina-Faso in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Use it when a payment to Orabank Burkina-Faso does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Orabank Burkina-Faso take in Burkina Faso?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Orabank Burkina-Faso have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ORBKBFBFXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Orabank Burkina-Faso in Burkina Faso, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of ORBKBFBFXXX mean?
ORBK is the institution code of Orabank Burkina-Faso, BF is the ISO code of Burkina Faso, BF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Orabank Burkina-Faso?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ORBKBFBFXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Burkina Faso uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Orabank Burkina-Faso?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Burkina Faso with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.