CCEIBJBJ — CCEI BANK BENIN
CCEIBJBJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for CCEI BANK BENIN in COTONOU, Benin — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
CCEIBJBJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for CCEI BANK BENIN in COTONOU, Benin. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CCEI BANK 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 CCEIBJBJ belong to?
The SWIFT code CCEIBJBJ identifies CCEI BANK 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 CCEIBJBJ mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CCEIBJBJ are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CCEI) represent the bank code for CCEI BANK 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 CCEIBJBJ active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CCEIBJBJ 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 CCEIBJBJ instead of CCEIBJBJ?
Yes. The 8-character code CCEIBJBJ represents the primary headquarters of CCEI BANK BENIN. The 11-character code CCEIBJBJ targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CCEIBJBJ (or CCEIBJBJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to CCEIBJBJ?
The physical address registered for CCEIBJBJ is: RUE DE LA CENA, ZONE COMMERCIALE, 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).