SWIFT Code ORBKBFBF — ORABANK BURKINA-FASO, OUAGADOUGOU

About SWIFT Code ORBKBFBF — ORABANK BURKINA-FASO, OUAGADOUGOU

SWIFT code ORBKBFBF is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ORABANK BURKINA-FASO in OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso. 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 ORABANK BURKINA-FASO for all outward international remittances from OUAGADOUGOU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ORBKBFBF

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ORBKBFBF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ORABANK BURKINA-FASO account in OUAGADOUGOU, share SWIFT code ORBKBFBF 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 ORABANK BURKINA-FASO, OUAGADOUGOU must provide SWIFT code ORBKBFBF. 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 ORABANK BURKINA-FASO in OUAGADOUGOU rely on SWIFT code ORBKBFBF 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 ORABANK BURKINA-FASO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ORABANK BURKINA-FASO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ORABANK BURKINA-FASO →

How SWIFT Code ORBKBFBF Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ORBKBFBF 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 ORABANK BURKINA-FASO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ORABANK BURKINA-FASO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ORBKBFBF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ORBKBFBF uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for OUAGADOUGOU 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 Burkina Faso.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ORBKBFBF directly with ORABANK BURKINA-FASO's OUAGADOUGOU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.