SWIFT Code BBOGCOBBPEI — BANCO DE BOGOTA, PEREIRA

About SWIFT Code BBOGCOBBPEI — BANCO DE BOGOTA, PEREIRA

SWIFT code BBOGCOBBPEI is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANCO DE BOGOTA in PEREIRA, Colombia. 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 DE BOGOTA for all outward international remittances from PEREIRA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BBOGCOBBPEI

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BBOGCOBBPEI

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANCO DE BOGOTA account in PEREIRA, share SWIFT code BBOGCOBBPEI 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 DE BOGOTA, PEREIRA must provide SWIFT code BBOGCOBBPEI. 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 DE BOGOTA in PEREIRA rely on SWIFT code BBOGCOBBPEI 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 BANCO DE BOGOTA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANCO DE BOGOTA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANCO DE BOGOTA →

How SWIFT Code BBOGCOBBPEI Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BBOGCOBBPEI

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BBOGCOBBPEI uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PEREIRA 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 Colombia.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BBOGCOBBPEI directly with BANCO DE BOGOTA's PEREIRA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.