SWIFT Code BNBOBOLX — BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA, LA PAZ
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA in LA PAZ, Bolivia. Use this code for international wire transfers.
LA PAZ
BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA · Bolivia
SWIFT / BIC Code
BNBOBOLX
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
BSR Code
Branch
LA PAZ
City
Country Code
BO
Connection Status
Active
- BNBOBOLXLPZ (DPTO. INTERNACIONAL)
- BNBOBOLXTES (TRESORERIA)
About SWIFT Code BNBOBOLX — BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA, LA PAZ
SWIFT code BNBOBOLX is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA in LA PAZ, Bolivia. 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 BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA for all outward international remittances from LA PAZ. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code BNBOBOLX
The code BNBOBOLX follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | BNBO | 4 letters | Identifies BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA as the institution |
| Country Code | BO | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Bolivia |
| Location Code | LX | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Bolivia |
When to Use SWIFT Code BNBOBOLX
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA account in LA PAZ, share SWIFT code BNBOBOLX 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 BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA, LA PAZ must provide SWIFT code BNBOBOLX. 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 BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA in LA PAZ rely on SWIFT code BNBOBOLX for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT BNBOBOLX | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA →
How SWIFT Code BNBOBOLX Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BNBOBOLX and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BNBOBOLX
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
BNBOBOLXuppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for LA PAZ 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 Bolivia.
Data Accuracy
BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BNBOBOLX directly with BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA's LA PAZ branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against BANCO NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
