SWIFT/BIC code ARABPS22080
ARABPS22080 belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Qalqiliah, Palestinian Territories.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABPS22080 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABPS22 |
| Branch code | 080 |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Qalqiliah Branch |
| City | Qalqiliah |
| Country | Palestinian Territories |
How the Arab Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 080 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 SWIFT/BIC code ARABPS22080?
ARABPS22080 identifies Qalqiliah Branch, a branch or department of Arab Bank PLC in Qalqiliah, Palestinian Territories. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ARABPS22080 stand for?
ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, PS is the ISO code of Palestinian Territories, 22 is the code for the city or region and 080 is the code of the branch Qalqiliah Branch.
How long does a transfer to Arab Bank PLC take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab Bank PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARABPS22080, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Palestinian Territories is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ARABPS22 instead of ARABPS22080?
ARABPS22 points to the head office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABPS22080 is Qalqiliah Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ARABPS22080 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter ARABPS22080 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARABPS22080 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.