SWIFT/BIC code ABCOUS33XXX
ABCOUS33XXX belongs to Arab Banking Corporation in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABCOUS33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABCOUS33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arab Banking Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
How the Arab Banking Corporation 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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 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 BIC ABCOUS33XXX?
ABCOUS33XXX identifies the headquarters of Arab Banking Corporation in New York,ny, United States. Use it when a payment to Arab Banking Corporation does not need a specific branch.
Does Arab Banking Corporation have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ABCOUS33XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Arab Banking Corporation in United States, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab Banking Corporation?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABCOUS33XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ABCOUS33XXX stand for?
ABCO is the institution code of Arab Banking Corporation, US is the ISO code of United States, 33 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab Banking Corporation?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is ABCOUS33 and ABCOUS33XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ABCOUS33 is the 8-character version of ABCOUS33XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Arab Banking Corporation in New York,ny.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.