SWIFT/BIC code ARABPS22COU
ARABPS22COU belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Ramallah, Palestinian Territories.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABPS22COU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABPS22 |
| Branch code | COU |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Central Operations Unit, Trade Finance Services |
| City | Ramallah |
| Country | Palestinian Territories |
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.
- PS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- COU 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 bank uses SWIFT code ARABPS22COU?
The code ARABPS22COU belongs to Central Operations Unit, Trade Finance Services, a unit of Arab Bank PLC in Ramallah, Palestinian Territories. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ARABPS22COU stand for?
ARAB is the institution code of Arab Bank PLC, PS stands for Palestinian Territories, 22 is the code for the city or region and COU is the code of the branch Central Operations Unit, Trade Finance Services.
Does Arab Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 18 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in Palestinian Territories. All of them are listed on the page of Arab Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter ARABPS22COU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ARABPS22COU with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab Bank PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARABPS22COU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Palestinian Territories uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use ARABPS22 instead of ARABPS22COU?
ARABPS22 is the main office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABPS22COU points to Central Operations Unit, Trade Finance Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ARABPS22COU 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.