SWIFT/BIC code VABCCOBMXXX
VABCCOBMXXX belongs to Valores Bancolombia in Medellin, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VABCCOBMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VABCCOBM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Valores Bancolombia |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Medellin |
| Country | Colombia |
The way the Valores Bancolombia SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VABC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BM 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 BIC VABCCOBMXXX?
VABCCOBMXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Valores Bancolombia in Medellin, Colombia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Valores Bancolombia.
What is the best way to send money to Valores Bancolombia?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Are VABCCOBM and VABCCOBMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VABCCOBM is the short version of VABCCOBMXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Valores Bancolombia in Medellin.
What do the letters in VABCCOBMXXX stand for?
VABC is the institution code of Valores Bancolombia, CO is the ISO code of Colombia, BM is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Valores Bancolombia?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code VABCCOBMXXX, 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.
Does Valores Bancolombia use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VABCCOBMXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Valores Bancolombia in Colombia, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.