SWIFT/BIC code BARBAEADIFC

BARBAEADIFC belongs to Bank of Baroda in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

BARBAEADIFC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARBAEADIFC
8-character codeBARBAEAD
Branch codeIFC
BankBank of Baroda
BranchDubai International Financial Centre (Difc Obu
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

The way the Bank of Baroda SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

BARB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
AD Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
IFC 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 branch uses BIC BARBAEADIFC?

The code BARBAEADIFC belongs to Dubai International Financial Centre (Difc Obu, part of Bank of Baroda in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in United Arab Emirates Dirham with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARBAEAD instead of BARBAEADIFC?

BARBAEAD points to the main office of Bank of Baroda, while BARBAEADIFC points to Dubai International Financial Centre (Difc Obu. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARBAEADIFC if the recipient asks for it.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Baroda?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BARBAEADIFC, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What happens if I use BARBAEADIFC with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARBAEADIFC with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BARBAEADIFC stand for?

BARB is the institution code of Bank of Baroda, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AD is the code for the city or region and IFC identifies the branch Dubai International Financial Centre (Difc Obu.

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