SWIFT/BIC code ARABJOAX138
ARABJOAX138 belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Amman, Jordan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABJOAX138 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABJOAX |
| Branch code | 138 |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Rabia Branch |
| City | Amman |
| Country | Jordan |
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.
- JO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 138 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 ARABJOAX138?
ARABJOAX138 identifies Rabia Branch, a branch or department of Arab Bank PLC in Amman, Jordan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ARABJOAX instead of ARABJOAX138?
ARABJOAX is the head office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABJOAX138 is Rabia Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ARABJOAX138 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab Bank PLC in Jordan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Jordan with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of ARABJOAX138 mean?
ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, JO is the ISO code of Jordan, AX is the location code and 138 identifies the department Rabia Branch.
Has Arab Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 44 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in Jordan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use ARABJOAX138 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARABJOAX138 against the details from Arab Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.