SWIFT/BIC code BAYEYEY1XXX
BAYEYEY1XXX belongs to Bank of Yemen in Aden, Yemen.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAYEYEY1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAYEYEY1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Yemen |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Aden |
| Country | Yemen |
The way the Bank of Yemen SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAYE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- YE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- Y1 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BAYEYEY1XXX?
The code BAYEYEY1XXX belongs to the main office of Bank of Yemen in Aden, Yemen. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of Yemen.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Yemen take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BAYEYEY1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BAYEYEY1XXX against the details from Bank of Yemen before you confirm.
Are BAYEYEY1 and BAYEYEY1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BAYEYEY1 is the 8-character version of BAYEYEY1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Bank of Yemen in Aden.
What do the letters in BAYEYEY1XXX mean?
BAYE is the bank code of Bank of Yemen, YE is the ISO code of Yemen, Y1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Yemen?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BAYEYEY1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Yemen uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.