WBIFBFBF — WENDKUNI BANK INTERNATIONAL
WBIFBFBF is the SWIFT/BIC code for WENDKUNI BANK INTERNATIONAL in OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
WBIFBFBF is the SWIFT/BIC code for WENDKUNI BANK INTERNATIONAL in OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | WENDKUNI BANK INTERNATIONAL |
| 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 WBIFBFBF belong to?
The SWIFT code WBIFBFBF identifies WENDKUNI BANK INTERNATIONAL 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 WBIFBFBF mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of WBIFBFBF are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (WBIF) represent the bank code for WENDKUNI BANK INTERNATIONAL; 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 WBIFBFBF active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) WBIFBFBF 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 WBIFBFBF instead of WBIFBFBF?
Yes. The 8-character code WBIFBFBF represents the primary headquarters of WENDKUNI BANK INTERNATIONAL. The 11-character code WBIFBFBF targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to WBIFBFBF (or WBIFBFBFXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to WBIFBFBF?
The physical address registered for WBIFBFBF is: 11 RUE 5, SECTEUR NO 2, ARRONDISSEMENT NO 1, 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).