SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL016
BEXADZAL016 belongs to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEXADZAL016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEXADZAL |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Banque Exterieure D'algerie |
| Branch | Agence Palis des Expositions |
| City | Algiers |
| Country | Algeria |
The way the Banque Exterieure D'algerie SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BEXA 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.
- 016 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 SWIFT code BEXADZAL016?
BEXADZAL016 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Agence Palis des Expositions, a unit of Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL016, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Algeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banque Exterieure D'algerie take in Algeria?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BEXADZAL instead of BEXADZAL016?
BEXADZAL points to the head office of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, while BEXADZAL016 points to Agence Palis des Expositions. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BEXADZAL016 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algeria?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Algeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Banque Exterieure D'algerie got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 106 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algeria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.