SWIFT/BIC code ARABJOAX108
ARABJOAX108 belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Amman, Jordan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABJOAX108 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABJOAX |
| Branch code | 108 |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Quraysh Street Branch |
| City | Amman |
| Country | Jordan |
How the Arab Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- JO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 108 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 ARABJOAX108?
ARABJOAX108 identifies Quraysh Street Branch, a branch or department of Arab Bank PLC in Amman, Jordan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ARABJOAX108 mean?
ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, JO is the ISO code of Jordan, AX is the code for the city or region and 108 is the code of the department Quraysh Street Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab Bank PLC in Jordan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Jordan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use ARABJOAX instead of ARABJOAX108?
ARABJOAX points to the main office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABJOAX108 points to Quraysh Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ARABJOAX108 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Arab Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 44 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in Jordan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter ARABJOAX108 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ARABJOAX108 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.