SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL116
BEXADZAL116 belongs to Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEXADZAL116 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEXADZAL |
| Branch code | 116 |
| Bank | Banque Exterieure D'algerie |
| Branch | Agence Draria |
| 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.
- 116 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/BIC code BEXADZAL116?
BEXADZAL116 identifies Agence Draria, a unit of Banque Exterieure D'algerie in Algiers, Algeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BEXADZAL116 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 116 identifies the department Agence Draria.
What happens if I enter BEXADZAL116 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BEXADZAL116 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in Algeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque Exterieure D'algerie?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BEXADZAL116, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Algeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.