SWIFT/BIC code BIATTNTTECI
BIATTNTTECI belongs to Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie in Tunis, Tunisia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIATTNTTECI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIATTNTT |
| Branch code | ECI |
| Bank | Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie |
| Branch | Encaissement Cheque Internationale |
| City | Tunis |
| Country | Tunisia |
The way the Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIAT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TT Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ECI 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 BIATTNTTECI?
The code BIATTNTTECI belongs to Encaissement Cheque Internationale, a unit of Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie in Tunis, Tunisia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BIATTNTTECI stand for?
BIAT is the bank code of Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie, TN is the ISO code of Tunisia, TT is the code for the city or region and ECI identifies the branch Encaissement Cheque Internationale.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BIATTNTTECI, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Tunisia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie take in Tunisia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BIATTNTT instead of BIATTNTTECI?
BIATTNTT points to the main office of Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie, while BIATTNTTECI is Encaissement Cheque Internationale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BIATTNTTECI if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BIATTNTTECI with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BIATTNTTECI against the details from Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.