SWIFT/BIC code ARABAEADFTC

ARABAEADFTC belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

ARABAEADFTC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARABAEADFTC
8-character codeARABAEAD
Branch codeFTC
BankArab Bank PLC
BranchForeign Trade Center
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

How the Arab Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ARAB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
AD Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
FTC 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 branch uses BIC ARABAEADFTC?

The code ARABAEADFTC belongs to Foreign Trade Center, a unit of Arab Bank PLC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in ARABAEADFTC stand for?

ARAB is the institution code of Arab Bank PLC, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AD is the code for the city or region and FTC is the code of the branch Foreign Trade Center.

Does Arab Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in United Arab Emirates. All of them are listed on the page of Arab Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter ARABAEADFTC with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ARABAEADFTC with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab Bank PLC in United Arab Emirates?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in United Arab Emirates Dirham with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use ARABAEAD instead of ARABAEADFTC?

ARABAEAD points to the main office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABAEADFTC is Foreign Trade Center. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ARABAEADFTC if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.