BGFIBJBJ — BGFIBANK BENIN
BGFIBJBJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BGFIBANK BENIN in COTONOU, Benin — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BGFIBJBJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BGFIBANK BENIN in COTONOU, Benin. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BGFIBANK BENIN |
| Country | Benin (BJ) |
| Location Code | BJ |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BGFIBJBJ belong to?
The SWIFT code BGFIBJBJ identifies BGFIBANK BENIN in COTONOU, Benin. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BGFIBJBJ mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BGFIBJBJ are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BGFI) represent the bank code for BGFIBANK BENIN; characters 5-6 (BJ) indicate the country code for Benin; characters 7-8 (BJ) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BGFIBJBJ active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BGFIBJBJ 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 BGFIBJBJ instead of BGFIBJBJ?
Yes. The 8-character code BGFIBJBJ represents the primary headquarters of BGFIBANK BENIN. The 11-character code BGFIBJBJ targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BGFIBJBJ (or BGFIBJBJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BGFIBJBJ?
The physical address registered for BGFIBJBJ is: COOP BUILDING, GANHI, COTONOU, Benin. 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).