SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL053
BEXADZAL053 belongs to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Setif, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEXADZAL053 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEXADZAL |
| Branch code | 053 |
| Bank | Banque Exterieure D'algerie |
| Branch | Agence Setif II |
| City | Setif |
| 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.
- 053 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/BIC code BEXADZAL053?
The code BEXADZAL053 belongs to Agence Setif II, a branch or department of Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Setif, Algeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL053, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Algeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Algeria with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BEXADZAL053 mean?
BEXA is the institution code of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, DZ is the ISO code of Algeria, AL is the location code and 053 is the code of the branch Agence Setif II.
Does Banque Exterieure D'algerie have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 106 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algeria. 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.