SWIFT/BIC code AAALSARIALK
AAALSARIALK belongs to Alawwal Bank in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AAALSARIALK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AAALSARI |
| Branch code | ALK |
| Bank | Alawwal Bank |
| Branch | Eastern Area Alkhobar |
| City | Alkhobar |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
How the Alawwal Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AAAL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RI Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ALK Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind BIC AAALSARIALK?
AAALSARIALK identifies Eastern Area Alkhobar, part of Alawwal Bank in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in AAALSARIALK mean?
AAAL is the bank code of Alawwal Bank, SA is the ISO code of Saudi Arabia, RI is the code for the city or region and ALK identifies the branch Eastern Area Alkhobar.
Does Alawwal Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Alawwal Bank in Saudi Arabia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Alawwal Bank.
What happens if I enter AAALSARIALK incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AAALSARIALK with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Alawwal Bank in Saudi Arabia?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Saudi Arabia with transfer services before you send.
Can I use AAALSARI instead of AAALSARIALK?
AAALSARI is the main office of Alawwal Bank, while AAALSARIALK is Eastern Area Alkhobar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use AAALSARIALK if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.