SWIFT/BIC code AUBBIQBAXXX
AUBBIQBAXXX belongs to Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c. in Baghdad, Iraq.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AUBBIQBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AUBBIQBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baghdad |
| Country | Iraq |
The way the Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AUBB 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code AUBBIQBAXXX?
The code AUBBIQBAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c. in Baghdad, Iraq. It is the code to use when a payment to Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c. does not need a specific branch.
Is AUBBIQBA and AUBBIQBAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AUBBIQBA is the short version of AUBBIQBAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c. in Baghdad.
What is the best way to send money to Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iraq with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AUBBIQBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iraq uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of AUBBIQBAXXX mean?
AUBB is the bank code of Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c., IQ is the ISO code of Iraq, BA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial Bank of Iraq P.s.c.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.