SWIFT/BIC code BJAZSAJE019
BJAZSAJE019 belongs to Bank Al-Jazira in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BJAZSAJE019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BJAZSAJE |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Bank Al-Jazira |
| Branch | Jubail Branch |
| City | Jubail |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
How the Bank Al-Jazira SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 019 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 is behind SWIFT code BJAZSAJE019?
BJAZSAJE019 identifies Jubail Branch, part of Bank Al-Jazira in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Al-Jazira?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BJAZSAJE019, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Saudi Arabia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank Al-Jazira take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of BJAZSAJE019 mean?
BJAZ is the institution code of Bank Al-Jazira, SA stands for Saudi Arabia, JE is the code for the city or region and 019 is the code of the branch Jubail Branch.
Can I use BJAZSAJE instead of BJAZSAJE019?
BJAZSAJE is the main office of Bank Al-Jazira, while BJAZSAJE019 is Jubail Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BJAZSAJE019 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Al-Jazira in Saudi Arabia?
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 – 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.