SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBCL1 — BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA, CALI

About SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBCL1 — BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA, CALI

SWIFT code BPOPCOBBCL1 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA in CALI, 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 POPULAR-COLOMBIA for all outward international remittances from CALI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBCL1

The code BPOPCOBBCL1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBCL1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA account in CALI, share SWIFT code BPOPCOBBCL1 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 POPULAR-COLOMBIA, CALI must provide SWIFT code BPOPCOBBCL1. 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 POPULAR-COLOMBIA in CALI rely on SWIFT code BPOPCOBBCL1 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 POPULAR-COLOMBIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA →

How SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBCL1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BPOPCOBBCL1 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 POPULAR-COLOMBIA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBCL1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BPOPCOBBCL1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CALI 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 BPOPCOBBCL1 directly with BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA's CALI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.