SWIFT / BIC
SWIFT/BIC code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'Afrique de L'Ouest
BCAOBFBF · Burkina Faso
- BIC, 8 characters
- BCAOBFBF
- BIC, 11 characters
- BCAOBFBFXXX
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- Address
- Avenue Gamal Abdel Nasser Ouagadougou 01 BP 356 Burkina Faso
Source: ISO 9362 BIC registry, head-office codes only, no branch codes. Check the code with the bank before sending a large transfer.
How BCAOBFBF is built
| Positions | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 4 | BCAO Bank code |
| 5–6 | 2 | BF Country |
| 7–8 | 2 | BF Location |
| 9–11 | 3 | XXX Branch · XXX or omitted = head office |
Other SWIFT codes in Burkina Faso
How to use BCAOBFBF for a transfer
Give the sender two things: the BIC BCAOBFBF (or BCAOBFBFXXX if the form asks for 11 characters) and your account number at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'Afrique de L'Ouest. In Burkina Faso the account number is the local one shown on the statement. Check both on your bank statement before sending a large amount: a wrong code delays the transfer or sends it back with fees.
The BIC (Business Identifier Code), commonly called SWIFT code, identifies a bank or institution in international payments. It has 8 or 11 characters: 4 letters for the institution, 2 for the country, 2 for the location, and an optional 3 for the branch. XXX, or no branch code at all, means the head office.
Questions
What is the SWIFT code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'Afrique de L'Ouest?
The SWIFT/BIC code of Banque Centrale des Etats de L'Afrique de L'Ouest is BCAOBFBF. In the 11-character form it is BCAOBFBFXXX, where XXX stands for the head office.
Is BCAOBFBF a SWIFT code or a BIC?
Both: BIC is the ISO 9362 name of the code, SWIFT the network that assigns it. BCAOBFBF is the same code under either name.
Do I also need the IBAN to receive money at Banque Centrale des Etats de L'Afrique de L'Ouest?
Burkina Faso does not use the IBAN: give the BIC together with the local account number as shown on the statement.
Can I receive international transfers with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro, US dollar and pound accounts each come with their own coordinates, including the BIC where applicable, and receive SWIFT and local transfers.
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