SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL030
BEXADZAL030 belongs to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEXADZAL030 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEXADZAL |
| Branch code | 030 |
| Bank | Banque Exterieure D'algerie |
| Branch | Agence El Harrach |
| 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.
- 030 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL030?
BEXADZAL030 identifies Agence El Harrach, a branch or department of Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BEXADZAL030 mean?
BEXA is the bank code of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, DZ stands for Algeria, AL is the location code and 030 identifies the branch Agence El Harrach.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL030, the account number or IBAN 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 usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algeria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Algeria with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BEXADZAL instead of BEXADZAL030?
BEXADZAL is the main office of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, while BEXADZAL030 is Agence El Harrach. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BEXADZAL030 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.