SWIFT Code DBLNBJBJ — DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA, COTONOU

About SWIFT Code DBLNBJBJ — DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA, COTONOU

SWIFT code DBLNBJBJ is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA in COTONOU, Benin. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA for all outward international remittances from COTONOU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code DBLNBJBJ

The code DBLNBJBJ follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code DBLNBJBJ

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA account in COTONOU, share SWIFT code DBLNBJBJ with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA, COTONOU must provide SWIFT code DBLNBJBJ. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA in COTONOU rely on SWIFT code DBLNBJBJ for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA →

How SWIFT Code DBLNBJBJ Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code DBLNBJBJ and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code DBLNBJBJ

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter DBLNBJBJ uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for COTONOU only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Benin.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm DBLNBJBJ directly with DIAMOND BANK BENIN SA's COTONOU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.