SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL033
BEXADZAL033 belongs to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Hassi-Messaoud, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEXADZAL033 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEXADZAL |
| Branch code | 033 |
| Bank | Banque Exterieure D'algerie |
| Branch | Agence de Hassi-Messaoud |
| City | Hassi-Messaoud |
| Country | Algeria |
How the Banque Exterieure D'algerie SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 033 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 BIC BEXADZAL033?
BEXADZAL033 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Agence de Hassi-Messaoud, part of Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Hassi-Messaoud, Algeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banque Exterieure D'algerie take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
Banks often 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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL033, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Algeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BEXADZAL033 mean?
BEXA is the bank code of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, DZ is the ISO code of Algeria, AL is the location code and 033 is the code of the department Agence de Hassi-Messaoud.
Can I use BEXADZAL instead of BEXADZAL033?
BEXADZAL is the main office of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, while BEXADZAL033 points to Agence de Hassi-Messaoud. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BEXADZAL033.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.