SWIFT/BIC code AGUBDZALXXX
AGUBDZALXXX belongs to Algeria Gulf Bank in Algiers, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AGUBDZALXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AGUBDZAL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Algeria Gulf Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Algiers |
| Country | Algeria |
The way the Algeria Gulf Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AGUB 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code AGUBDZALXXX?
The code AGUBDZALXXX belongs to the headquarters of Algeria Gulf Bank in Algiers, Algeria. It is the code to use when a payment to Algeria Gulf Bank does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of AGUBDZALXXX mean?
AGUB is the institution code of Algeria Gulf Bank, DZ is the ISO code of Algeria, AL is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Algeria Gulf Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AGUBDZALXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Algeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Algeria Gulf Bank take in Algeria?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Algeria Gulf Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AGUBDZALXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Algeria Gulf Bank in Algeria, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are AGUBDZAL and AGUBDZALXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. AGUBDZAL is the short version of AGUBDZALXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Algeria Gulf Bank in Algiers.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.