SWIFT/BIC code AAALSARIJED
AAALSARIJED belongs to Alawwal Bank in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AAALSARIJED |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AAALSARI |
| Branch code | JED |
| Bank | Alawwal Bank |
| Branch | Western Area Jeddah |
| City | Jeddah |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
The way the Alawwal Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- JED 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 uses BIC AAALSARIJED?
AAALSARIJED identifies Western Area Jeddah, a unit of Alawwal Bank in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in AAALSARIJED mean?
AAAL is the institution code of Alawwal Bank, SA is the ISO code of Saudi Arabia, RI is the location code and JED identifies the department Western Area Jeddah.
Does Alawwal Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Alawwal Bank in Saudi Arabia. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use AAALSARIJED incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AAALSARIJED with the recipient before sending.
Can I use AAALSARI instead of AAALSARIJED?
AAALSARI is the head office of Alawwal Bank, while AAALSARIJED points to Western Area Jeddah. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AAALSARIJED.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Alawwal Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Saudi Arabia with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.