SWIFT/BIC code ABCODZALXXX
ABCODZALXXX belongs to Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria in Algiers, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABCODZALXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABCODZAL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Algiers |
| Country | Algeria |
How the Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABCO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AL 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
Which institution uses SWIFT/BIC code ABCODZALXXX?
ABCODZALXXX identifies the headquarters of Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria in Algiers, Algeria. It is the code to use when a payment to Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria in Algeria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Algeria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use ABCODZALXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABCODZALXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is ABCODZAL and ABCODZALXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ABCODZAL is the short version of ABCODZALXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria in Algiers.
Does Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ABCODZALXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria in Algeria, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.