SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL051
BEXADZAL051 belongs to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEXADZAL051 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEXADZAL |
| Branch code | 051 |
| Bank | Banque Exterieure D'algerie |
| Branch | Agence Oum El Bouaghi |
| City | Oum El Bouaghi |
| Country | Algeria |
The way 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.
- 051 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 BEXADZAL051?
BEXADZAL051 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Agence Oum El Bouaghi, a branch or department of Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BEXADZAL051 mean?
BEXA is the institution code of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, DZ is the ISO code of Algeria, AL is the code for the city or region and 051 identifies the department Agence Oum El Bouaghi.
What is the best 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Algeria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Banque Exterieure D'algerie have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Exterieure D'algerie.
Can I use BEXADZAL instead of BEXADZAL051?
BEXADZAL is the head office of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, while BEXADZAL051 is Agence Oum El Bouaghi. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BEXADZAL051.
How long does a transfer to Banque Exterieure D'algerie take in Algeria?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.