SWIFT/BIC code ABAYETAAXXX
ABAYETAAXXX belongs to Abay Bank S.c. in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABAYETAAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABAYETAA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Abay Bank S.c. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Addis Abeba |
| Country | Ethiopia |
How the Abay Bank S.c. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABAY Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ET Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ABAYETAAXXX?
ABAYETAAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Abay Bank S.c. in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. Use it when you send money to an account at Abay Bank S.c..
Does Abay Bank S.c. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ABAYETAAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Abay Bank S.c. in Ethiopia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Abay Bank S.c. in Ethiopia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Ethiopia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is ABAYETAA and ABAYETAAXXX the same code?
Yes. ABAYETAA is the 8-character version of ABAYETAAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Abay Bank S.c. in Addis Abeba.
What do the letters in ABAYETAAXXX stand for?
ABAY is the bank code of Abay Bank S.c., ET stands for Ethiopia, AA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Abay Bank S.c.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABAYETAAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Ethiopia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.