SWIFT Code OCENCOBB — OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A., BOGOTA

About SWIFT Code OCENCOBB — OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A., BOGOTA

SWIFT code OCENCOBB is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A. in BOGOTA, 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 OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A. for all outward international remittances from BOGOTA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code OCENCOBB

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

When to Use SWIFT Code OCENCOBB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A. account in BOGOTA, share SWIFT code OCENCOBB 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 OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A., BOGOTA must provide SWIFT code OCENCOBB. 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 OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A. in BOGOTA rely on SWIFT code OCENCOBB 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 OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A. →

How SWIFT Code OCENCOBB Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code OCENCOBB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter OCENCOBB uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BOGOTA 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 OCENCOBB directly with OLEODUCTO CENTRAL S.A.'s BOGOTA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.