SWIFT/BIC code BALGDZALXXX
BALGDZALXXX belongs to Bank of Algeria in Algiers, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BALGDZALXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BALGDZAL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Algeria |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Algiers |
| Country | Algeria |
The way the Bank of Algeria SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BALG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AL 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BALGDZALXXX?
BALGDZALXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank of Algeria in Algiers, Algeria. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Algeria.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Algeria in Algeria?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Algeria?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BALGDZALXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Algeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BALGDZALXXX mean?
BALG is the bank code of Bank of Algeria, DZ stands for Algeria, AL is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Are BALGDZAL and BALGDZALXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BALGDZAL is the short version of BALGDZALXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Algeria in Algiers.
Does Bank of Algeria have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Algeria in Algeria. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Algeria.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.