BFCOYTYT — BANQUE FRANCAISE COMMERCIALE DE L'OCEAN INDIEN
BFCOYTYT is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE FRANCAISE COMMERCIALE DE L'OCEAN INDIEN in MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BFCOYTYT is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE FRANCAISE COMMERCIALE DE L'OCEAN INDIEN in MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANQUE FRANCAISE COMMERCIALE DE L'OCEAN INDIEN |
| Country | Mayotte (YT) |
| Location Code | YT |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BFCOYTYT belong to?
The SWIFT code BFCOYTYT identifies BANQUE FRANCAISE COMMERCIALE DE L'OCEAN INDIEN in MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BFCOYTYT mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BFCOYTYT are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BFCO) represent the bank code for BANQUE FRANCAISE COMMERCIALE DE L'OCEAN INDIEN; characters 5-6 (YT) indicate the country code for Mayotte; characters 7-8 (YT) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BFCOYTYT active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BFCOYTYT is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'YT' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BFCOYTYT instead of BFCOYTYT?
Yes. The 8-character code BFCOYTYT represents the primary headquarters of BANQUE FRANCAISE COMMERCIALE DE L'OCEAN INDIEN. The 11-character code BFCOYTYT targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BFCOYTYT (or BFCOYTYTXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BFCOYTYT?
The physical address registered for BFCOYTYT is: ROUTE DE L'AGRICULTURE, 97600, MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte. 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).