SWIFT/BIC code ALBISARIJED
ALBISARIJED belongs to Bank Al Bilad in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALBISARIJED |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALBISARI |
| Branch code | JED |
| Bank | Bank Al Bilad |
| Branch | Jeddah |
| City | Jeddah |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
How 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.
- JED 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 uses BIC ALBISARIJED?
The code ALBISARIJED belongs to Jeddah, part of Bank Al Bilad in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank Al Bilad got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Al Bilad in Saudi Arabia. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use ALBISARI instead of ALBISARIJED?
ALBISARI is the head office of Bank Al Bilad, while ALBISARIJED is Jeddah. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ALBISARIJED if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ALBISARIJED mean?
ALBI is the bank code of Bank Al Bilad, SA is the ISO code of Saudi Arabia, RI is the code for the city or region and JED identifies the department Jeddah.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Al Bilad?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Saudi Arabia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank Al Bilad take in Saudi Arabia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.