SWIFT/BIC code BJAZSAJE016
BJAZSAJE016 belongs to Bank Al-Jazira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BJAZSAJE016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BJAZSAJE |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Bank Al-Jazira |
| Branch | Olayyah Branch |
| City | Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
The way the Bank Al-Jazira SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 016 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 BJAZSAJE016?
BJAZSAJE016 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Olayyah Branch, a branch or department of Bank Al-Jazira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BJAZSAJE016 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BJAZSAJE016 against the details from Bank Al-Jazira before you confirm.
What do the letters in BJAZSAJE016 mean?
BJAZ is the bank code of Bank Al-Jazira, SA stands for Saudi Arabia, JE is the code for the city or region and 016 identifies the department Olayyah Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Al-Jazira?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BJAZSAJE016, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Saudi Arabia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Al-Jazira?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Saudi Arabia with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank Al-Jazira take in Saudi Arabia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.