SWIFT/BIC code BJAZSAJE011
BJAZSAJE011 belongs to Bank Al-Jazira in Madina Munawwara, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BJAZSAJE011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BJAZSAJE |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | Bank Al-Jazira |
| Branch | Madina Munawwara Branch |
| City | Madina Munawwara |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
How the Bank Al-Jazira SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BJAZ Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JE Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 011 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 code BJAZSAJE011?
BJAZSAJE011 identifies Madina Munawwara Branch, a unit of Bank Al-Jazira in Madina Munawwara, Saudi Arabia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Al-Jazira?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Bank Al-Jazira got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Al-Jazira in Saudi Arabia. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Al-Jazira.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Al-Jazira?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BJAZSAJE011, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Saudi Arabia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BJAZSAJE instead of BJAZSAJE011?
BJAZSAJE is the head office of Bank Al-Jazira, while BJAZSAJE011 points to Madina Munawwara Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BJAZSAJE011.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Al-Jazira in Saudi Arabia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Saudi Arabia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.