SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL101
BEXADZAL101 belongs to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEXADZAL101 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEXADZAL |
| Branch code | 101 |
| Bank | Banque Exterieure D'algerie |
| Branch | El Djazair |
| 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.
- 101 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
What bank uses BIC BEXADZAL101?
BEXADZAL101 is the SWIFT/BIC code of El Djazair, part of Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BEXADZAL101 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 101 is the code of the department El Djazair.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algeria?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL101, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Algeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
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. Check what you receive in Algeria with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BEXADZAL instead of BEXADZAL101?
BEXADZAL is the head office of Banque Exterieure D'algerie, while BEXADZAL101 points to El Djazair. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BEXADZAL101 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.