SWIFT/BIC code ARABQAQAINV

ARABQAQAINV belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Doha, Qatar.

ARABQAQAINV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARABQAQAINV
8-character codeARABQAQA
Branch codeINV
BankArab Bank PLC
BranchPayments Investigations
CityDoha
CountryQatar

The way 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.
QA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
QA Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
INV 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 BIC ARABQAQAINV?

The code ARABQAQAINV belongs to Payments Investigations, a unit of Arab Bank PLC in Doha, Qatar. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use ARABQAQA instead of ARABQAQAINV?

ARABQAQA is the head office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABQAQAINV points to Payments Investigations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ARABQAQAINV if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab Bank PLC in Qatar?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Qatar with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter ARABQAQAINV incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARABQAQAINV against the details from Arab Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of ARABQAQAINV stand for?

ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, QA is the ISO code of Qatar, QA is the code for the city or region and INV is the code of the branch Payments Investigations.

Has Arab Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in Qatar. All of them are listed on the page of Arab Bank PLC.

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