SWIFT/BIC code ALBISARICAP
ALBISARICAP belongs to Bank Al Bilad in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALBISARICAP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALBISARI |
| Branch code | CAP |
| Bank | Bank Al Bilad |
| Branch | Albilad Custody |
| City | Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
The way the Bank Al Bilad SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALBI 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.
- CAP 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 ALBISARICAP?
ALBISARICAP identifies Albilad Custody, a unit of Bank Al Bilad in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ALBISARICAP stand for?
ALBI is the institution code of Bank Al Bilad, SA is the ISO code of Saudi Arabia, RI is the location code and CAP identifies the department Albilad Custody.
Can I use ALBISARI instead of ALBISARICAP?
ALBISARI is the head office of Bank Al Bilad, while ALBISARICAP points to Albilad Custody. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALBISARICAP.
What happens if I use ALBISARICAP incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALBISARICAP against the details from Bank Al Bilad before sending.
Has Bank Al Bilad got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Al Bilad in Saudi Arabia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Al Bilad.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Al Bilad in Saudi Arabia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Saudi Arabia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.