SWIFT/BIC code ARLMIQBAXXX
ARLMIQBAXXX belongs to Al Arabiya Islamic Bank in Baghdad, Iraq.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARLMIQBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARLMIQBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Al Arabiya Islamic Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baghdad |
| Country | Iraq |
The way the Al Arabiya Islamic Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARLM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IQ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA 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 ARLMIQBAXXX?
ARLMIQBAXXX identifies the main office of Al Arabiya Islamic Bank in Baghdad, Iraq. Use it when a payment to Al Arabiya Islamic Bank does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Al Arabiya Islamic Bank in Iraq?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Al Arabiya Islamic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARLMIQBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iraq is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ARLMIQBAXXX mean?
ARLM is the institution code of Al Arabiya Islamic Bank, IQ stands for Iraq, BA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Is ARLMIQBA and ARLMIQBAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ARLMIQBA is the 8-character version of ARLMIQBAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Al Arabiya Islamic Bank in Baghdad.
Does Al Arabiya Islamic Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ARLMIQBAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Al Arabiya Islamic Bank in Iraq, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.