What is the SWIFT/BIC code format used in Burkina Faso?

Every bank, EMI and PSP in Burkina Faso that sends international payments has an 8 or 11 character SWIFT/BIC code. Ohmyfin lists 20 institutions in Burkina Faso with an assigned BIC. You can verify any of them on this page or through the Ohmyfin API.

Is IBAN mandatory in Burkina Faso?

No. Burkina Faso does not use a mandatory IBAN. Accounts are identified by a local account number together with the bank SWIFT/BIC code.

What currency is used in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso uses XOF (West African CFA Franc).

Burkina Faso: SWIFT/BIC Codes & Payment Info

Browse banks, EMIs, PSPs and other organizations in Burkina Faso that hold a SWIFT/BIC code. See correspondent banking data and review the country's payment requirements.

Currency

XOF (West African CFA Franc)

Cross-border payments and banking in Burkina Faso:

Remitter should obtain all required bank information from the Beneficiary, including the SWIFT BIC, account number, and beneficiary bank address.
Additional supporting documentation may be required from the beneficiary.
For Ordering Customer (SWIFT MT103 F50): Include account number, full name (no initials), and address of the ordering customer. Using initials can delay receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
For Beneficiary Customer (SWIFT MT103 F59): Include account number, full name (no initials), address, and telephone number of the beneficiary customer. Use of initials may delay receipt of funds.
Beneficiary Bank (SWIFT MT103 F57): Include SWIFT BIC with branch identifier (where required), full name, and address of the beneficiary bank.
Reason for Payment (SWIFT MT103 F70): Purpose of payment is recommended.

SWIFT/BIC code holders in Burkina Faso (20)

Banks, EMIs, PSPs and other organizations with an assigned BIC. Click any entry for SWIFT/BIC details, correspondent banking data and supported currencies.

AFRIBFBF BANK OF AFRICA - BURKINA FASO BAGFBFBF BANQUE AGRICOLE DU FASO ATBFBFBF BANQUE ATLANTIQUE BURKINA FASO BCAOBFBF BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE, DE L'OUEST BNCFBFBF BANQUE COMMERCIALE DU BURKINA BDUGBFBF BANQUE DE L'UNION BURKINA FASO NDEVBFB1 BANQUE NATIONALE DE DEVELOPPEMENT DU, BURKINA FASO BPBFBFBF BANQUE POSTALE DU BURKINA FASO (BPBF) BSAHBFBF BANQUE SAHELO- SAHARIENNE POUR L', INVESTISSEMENT ET LE COMMERCE BF CCECBFB1 CAISSE CENTRALE DE COOPERATION ECON, OMIQUE CBAOBFBG CBAO GROUPE ATTIJARIWAFA BANK BURKINA, FASO CORIBFBF CORIS BANK INTERNATIONAL DCRCBFB1 DEPOSITAIRE CENTRAL- BANQUE DE REGLE, MENT (DCBR BURKINA FASO) ECOCBFBF ECOBANK - BURKINA IBBABFBF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BANK (IB BANK) ORBKBFBF ORABANK COTE D'IVOIRE SUCCURSALE DU, BURKINA BFCBBFB1 SOCIETE GENERALE BURKINA FASO BIBUBFBF UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA BURKINA (UBA, BURKINA) BICIBFBX VISTA BANK BURKINA SA WBIFBFBF WENDKUNI BANK INTERNATIONAL

Burkina Faso: SWIFT/BIC Codes & Payment Info

SWIFT/BIC code holders in Burkina Faso (20)

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