SWIFT/BIC code ARCOAEA1XXX

ARCOAEA1XXX belongs to Bank of The Arab Coast in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

ARCOAEA1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARCOAEA1XXX
8-character codeARCOAEA1
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of The Arab Coast
BranchHead office
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

The way the Bank of The Arab Coast SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ARCO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
A1 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ARCOAEA1XXX?

ARCOAEA1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of The Arab Coast in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Use it when a payment to Bank of The Arab Coast does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of The Arab Coast in United Arab Emirates?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in United Arab Emirates Dirham with transfer services before you send.

Are ARCOAEA1 and ARCOAEA1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. ARCOAEA1 is the 8-character version of ARCOAEA1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of The Arab Coast in Dubai.

Does Bank of The Arab Coast use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, ARCOAEA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of The Arab Coast in United Arab Emirates, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I enter ARCOAEA1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ARCOAEA1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Bank of The Arab Coast take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

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