SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBIBE — BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA, IBAGUE

About SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBIBE — BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA, IBAGUE

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

How to Read SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBIBE

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBIBE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA account in IBAGUE, share SWIFT code BPOPCOBBIBE 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, IBAGUE must provide SWIFT code BPOPCOBBIBE. 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 IBAGUE rely on SWIFT code BPOPCOBBIBE 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 BPOPCOBBIBE Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BPOPCOBBIBE 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 BPOPCOBBIBE

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