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SWIFT/BIC code ARABAEADSHJ

ARABAEADSHJ belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

ARABAEADSHJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARABAEADSHJ
8-character codeARABAEAD
Branch codeSHJ
BankArab Bank PLC
BranchSharjah Branch
CitySharjah
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.
SHJ 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 is behind BIC ARABAEADSHJ?

The code ARABAEADSHJ belongs to Sharjah Branch, a unit of Arab Bank PLC in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Arab Bank PLC in United Arab Emirates?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What happens if I use ARABAEADSHJ incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ARABAEADSHJ against the details from Arab Bank PLC before sending.

What do I need to send money to an account at Arab Bank PLC?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARABAEADSHJ, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in ARABAEADSHJ mean?

ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AD is the location code and SHJ identifies the department Sharjah Branch.

Can I use ARABAEAD instead of ARABAEADSHJ?

ARABAEAD is the head office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABAEADSHJ points to Sharjah Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ARABAEADSHJ.

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