BAGFBFBF — BANQUE AGRICOLE DU FASO
BAGFBFBF is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE AGRICOLE DU FASO in OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BAGFBFBF is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE AGRICOLE DU FASO in OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANQUE AGRICOLE DU FASO |
| Country | Burkina Faso (BF) |
| Location Code | BF |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BAGFBFBF belong to?
The SWIFT code BAGFBFBF identifies BANQUE AGRICOLE DU FASO in OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BAGFBFBF mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BAGFBFBF are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BAGF) represent the bank code for BANQUE AGRICOLE DU FASO; characters 5-6 (BF) indicate the country code for Burkina Faso; characters 7-8 (BF) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BAGFBFBF active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BAGFBFBF is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BF' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BAGFBFBF instead of BAGFBFBF?
Yes. The 8-character code BAGFBFBF represents the primary headquarters of BANQUE AGRICOLE DU FASO. The 11-character code BAGFBFBF targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BAGFBFBF (or BAGFBFBFXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BAGFBFBF?
The physical address registered for BAGFBFBF is: 4.42 RUE DU COMMERCE, IMMEUBLE ETHAF, ZACA, OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).