BDUGBFBF — BANQUE DE L'UNION BURKINA FASO
BDUGBFBF is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE DE L'UNION BURKINA FASO in OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BDUGBFBF is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE DE L'UNION BURKINA 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 DE L'UNION BURKINA 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 BDUGBFBF belong to?
The SWIFT code BDUGBFBF identifies BANQUE DE L'UNION BURKINA 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 BDUGBFBF mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BDUGBFBF are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BDUG) represent the bank code for BANQUE DE L'UNION BURKINA 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 BDUGBFBF active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BDUGBFBF 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 BDUGBFBF instead of BDUGBFBF?
Yes. The 8-character code BDUGBFBF represents the primary headquarters of BANQUE DE L'UNION BURKINA FASO. The 11-character code BDUGBFBF targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BDUGBFBF (or BDUGBFBFXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BDUGBFBF?
The physical address registered for BDUGBFBF is: 01 RUE LOUDUN, IMMEUBLE ABDOULAYE TRAORE, PROJET ZACA, SECTEUR NO. 05, 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).