BCAOMLBA — BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST
BCAOMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST in BAMAKO, Mali — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BCAOMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST in BAMAKO, Mali. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST |
| Country | Mali (ML) |
| Location Code | BA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BCAOMLBA belong to?
The SWIFT code BCAOMLBA identifies BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST in BAMAKO, Mali. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BCAOMLBA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BCAOMLBA 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 (ML) indicate the country code for Mali; characters 7-8 (BA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BCAOMLBA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BCAOMLBA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BCAOMLBA instead of BCAOMLBA?
Yes. The 8-character code BCAOMLBA represents the primary headquarters of BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST. The 11-character code BCAOMLBA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BCAOMLBA (or BCAOMLBAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BCAOMLBA?
The physical address registered for BCAOMLBA is: AVENUE MOUSSA TRAVELE 94, BAMAKO, Mali. 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).