BJ IBAN guide

Benin IBAN format and banks

Check the national IBAN length, example and currency, then browse available bank records for Benin.

EXPERIMENTAL SUPPORT 14 available banks
IBAN example
BJ66BJ0610100100144390000769
Country code
BJ
IBAN length
28 characters
Currency
XOF
Support
Experimental support
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Banks in Benin

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BANK OF AFRICAView SWIFT and BIC details BANK OF AFRICA - BENINView SWIFT and BIC details BANQUE ATLANTIQUE DU BENINView SWIFT and BIC details BANQUE DE DAKAR SAView SWIFT and BIC details BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR L'INDUSTRIE ET LE COMMERCE BENINView SWIFT and BIC details BANQUE SAHELO-SAHARIENNE POUR L'INVESTISSEMENT ET LE COMMERCE (BENIN) S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details BGFIBANK BENINView SWIFT and BIC details CCEI BANK BENINView SWIFT and BIC details CORIS BANK INTERNATIONAL BENINView SWIFT and BIC details ECOBANK BENINView SWIFT and BIC details NSIA BANQUE BENIN SAView SWIFT and BIC details ORABANK BENINView SWIFT and BIC details SOCIETE GENERALE BENINView SWIFT and BIC details UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA BENINView SWIFT and BIC details
IBAN basics

Using an IBAN from Benin

The country format helps identify whether an IBAN has the expected structure. It does not confirm that the account exists or can receive a transfer.

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Check the country code

An IBAN from Benin starts with BJ, followed by two check digits.

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Confirm the length

The complete IBAN should contain exactly 28 characters after spaces are removed.

03

Validate before payment

Use the format as a first check, and always confirm the account details with the recipient before sending funds.

FAQ

Common questions about Benin IBANs

How long is an IBAN in Benin?

An IBAN in Benin contains 28 characters.

What currency is used in Benin?

The currency code listed for Benin is XOF.

Does a valid Benin IBAN mean the account is real?

No. A valid result confirms the IBAN is correctly formatted for Benin and its checksum and bank code check out, not that the account is open or owned by a particular person. Always confirm details with the recipient before sending a transfer.

Is the BIC included when I check a Benin IBAN?

Yes. The checker returns the associated bank, branch and BIC where they are available in our registry, alongside the format and checksum result.