SWIFT/BIC code ARABYESAYBC
ARABYESAYBC belongs to Arab Bank PLC - Yemen in Sanaa, Yemen.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABYESAYBC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABYESA |
| Branch code | YBC |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC - Yemen |
| Branch | Yemen Branch Centre |
| City | Sanaa |
| Country | Yemen |
The way the Arab Bank PLC - Yemen 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.
- YE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- YBC 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code ARABYESAYBC?
ARABYESAYBC identifies Yemen Branch Centre, a unit of Arab Bank PLC - Yemen in Sanaa, Yemen. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ARABYESAYBC stand for?
ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC - Yemen, YE stands for Yemen, SA is the code for the city or region and YBC is the code of the branch Yemen Branch Centre.
Does Arab Bank PLC - Yemen have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC - Yemen in Yemen, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter ARABYESAYBC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ARABYESAYBC against the details from Arab Bank PLC - Yemen before sending.
Can I use ARABYESA instead of ARABYESAYBC?
ARABYESA is the main office of Arab Bank PLC - Yemen, while ARABYESAYBC points to Yemen Branch Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ARABYESAYBC if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Arab Bank PLC - Yemen take in Yemen?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.