SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL017
BEXADZAL017 belongs to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEXADZAL017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEXADZAL |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Banque Exterieure D'algerie |
| Branch | Agence des Accredites |
| City | Algiers |
| Country | Algeria |
The way the Banque Exterieure D'algerie SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 017 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 BEXADZAL017?
The code BEXADZAL017 belongs to Agence des Accredites, a unit of Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BEXADZAL017 mean?
BEXA is the bank code of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, DZ is the ISO code of Algeria, AL is the code for the city or region and 017 is the code of the department Agence des Accredites.
Can I use BEXADZAL instead of BEXADZAL017?
BEXADZAL points to the head office of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, while BEXADZAL017 points to Agence des Accredites. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BEXADZAL017.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL017, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Algeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Algeria with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use BEXADZAL017 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BEXADZAL017 against the details from Banque Exterieure D'algerie before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.