BFIICVCV — BANCO DE FOMENTO INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (FORMERLY BANCO FIDUCIARIO INTERNACIONAL (I.F.I.), S.A.)
BFIICVCV is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO DE FOMENTO INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (FORMERLY BANCO FIDUCIARIO INTERNACIONAL (I.F.I.), S.A.) in PRAIA, Cape Verde — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BFIICVCV is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO DE FOMENTO INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (FORMERLY BANCO FIDUCIARIO INTERNACIONAL (I.F.I.), S.A.) in PRAIA, Cape Verde. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO DE FOMENTO INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (FORMERLY BANCO FIDUCIARIO INTERNACIONAL (I.F.I.), S.A.) |
| Country | Cape Verde (CV) |
| Location Code | CV |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BFIICVCV belong to?
The SWIFT code BFIICVCV identifies BANCO DE FOMENTO INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (FORMERLY BANCO FIDUCIARIO INTERNACIONAL (I.F.I.), S.A.) in PRAIA, Cape Verde. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BFIICVCV mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BFIICVCV are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BFII) represent the bank code for BANCO DE FOMENTO INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (FORMERLY BANCO FIDUCIARIO INTERNACIONAL (I.F.I.), S.A.); characters 5-6 (CV) indicate the country code for Cape Verde; characters 7-8 (CV) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BFIICVCV active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BFIICVCV is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'CV' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BFIICVCV instead of BFIICVCV?
Yes. The 8-character code BFIICVCV represents the primary headquarters of BANCO DE FOMENTO INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (FORMERLY BANCO FIDUCIARIO INTERNACIONAL (I.F.I.), S.A.). The 11-character code BFIICVCV targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BFIICVCV (or BFIICVCVXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BFIICVCV?
The physical address registered for BFIICVCV is: AVENIDA SAO VICENTE 3, PALMAREJO, 2100, PRAIA, Cape Verde. 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).