SWIFT/BIC Code for Banco del Bajio in Mexico

Banco del Bajio’s SWIFT code in Mexico is BJIOMXMLXXX. This code routes most international transfers to the bank.

 

Banco del Bajio may use additional SWIFT/BIC codes for certain services, so confirm the right one with your recipient or with the bank directly before you send.

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BJIOMXMLXXX

BJIOMXMLXXX breaks into four parts: BJIO directs to Banco del Bajio, MX for Mexico, ML tracks to León, and XXX represents the head office.

Banco del Bajio SWIFT code details

Bank Name

Banco del Bajio

SWIFT/BIC codeBJIOMXMLXXX
Bank addressAv. Manuel J. Clouthier 402
CityLeón
CountryMexico
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Why do I need a Banco del Bajio SWIFT code?

International funds transfers depend on a bank’s SWIFT/BIC code to direct payment to the right country, location, bank, and branch. Without it, the payment has no destination, so it sits unprocessed or comes back to the sender.

 

Recipients can find their Banco del Bajio SWIFT code on a recent statement or through their online banking.

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How to find a local branch SWIFT code for Banco del Bajio

Get the details from your recipient

Ask for their Banco del Bajio account number and the SWIFT code. They can find both on a recent statement or in their Banco del Bajio online banking.

Find the branch SWIFT code

Different branches may use their own Banco del Bajio Mexico SWIFT code. When a branch code isn’t available, the head office code BJIOMXMLXXX works for most transfers.

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Enter your recipient’s bank by name, and Western Union will match it to the correct SWIFT code. Provide their bank account transfer details and fund the transfer to process it.

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Understanding SWIFT codes

SWIFT codes are 8 to 11 characters long, and each segment carries a specific meaning:

 

1 – Bank code (4 letters)

BJIO represents Banco del Bajio.

 

2 – Country code (2 letters)

MX stands for Mexico.

 

3 – Location code (2 letters or numbers)

This indicates the bank’s city or regional office, ML in this case for León.

 

4 – Branch code (3 character)

This identifies a specific branch. When it’s blank or reads XXX, the code refers to the bank’s head office.

 

If you don’t have a branch-specific code, the primary SWIFT code for Banco del Bajio is BJIOMXMLXXX.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a SWIFT/BIC code for international money transfers to Banco del Bajio?

Yes. International transfers to a Banco del Bajio account cannot move forward without a SWIFT code. BJIOMXMLXXX is the primary code.

How do I find a SWIFT code for Banco del Bajio?

Ask your recipient first. Banco del Bajio customers can pull their branch SWIFT code from a recent statement or through online banking. Western Union’s bank codes guide is another helpful reference.

Do all banks in Mexico have a SWIFT code?

Most banks in Mexico that handle international transfers have a SWIFT code. Any that do not route cross-border payments through a correspondent bank and use that bank’s code. For how different bank codes are used, see our guide on SWIFT codes vs. IBANs.

Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?

Some banks assign individual branches their own SWIFT codes. Banco del Bajio’s primary code, BJIOMXMLXXX, serves as a default option for most transfers when a branch code isn’t available.

This content is for informational purposes only. Western Union does not require you add bank codes when performing an international money transfer.