BCAOBJBJPAR — BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST
BCAOBJBJPAR is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST in PARAKOU, Benin — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BCAOBJBJPAR is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST in PARAKOU, Benin. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BCAOBJBJ
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST |
| Country | Benin (BJ) |
| Location Code | BJ |
| Branch | PARAKOU BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BCAOBJBJPAR belong to?
The SWIFT code BCAOBJBJPAR identifies BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST in PARAKOU, Benin. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BCAOBJBJPAR mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BCAOBJBJPAR are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BCAO) represent the bank code for BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST; characters 5-6 (BJ) indicate the country code for Benin; characters 7-8 (BJ) specify the location code; and the final characters (PAR) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BCAOBJBJPAR active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BCAOBJBJPAR is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BJ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BCAOBJBJ instead of BCAOBJBJPAR?
Yes. The 8-character code BCAOBJBJ represents the primary headquarters of BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST. The 11-character code BCAOBJBJPAR targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BCAOBJBJ (or BCAOBJBJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
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).