SWIFT/BIC code ARABUS31XXX
ARABUS31XXX belongs to Arab Bank PLC in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABUS31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABUS31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code ARABUS31XXX?
ARABUS31XXX identifies the main office of Arab Bank PLC in New York,ny, United States. It is the code to use when a payment to Arab Bank PLC does not need a specific branch.
Does Arab Bank PLC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ARABUS31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Arab Bank PLC in United States, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab Bank PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARABUS31XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ARABUS31XXX stand for?
ARAB is the institution code of Arab Bank PLC, US stands for United States, 31 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Are ARABUS31 and ARABUS31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ARABUS31 is the 8-character version of ARABUS31XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Arab Bank PLC in New York,ny.
How long does a transfer to Arab Bank PLC take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.