SWIFT/BIC code BJAZSAJE027
BJAZSAJE027 belongs to Bank Al-Jazira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BJAZSAJE027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BJAZSAJE |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | Bank Al-Jazira |
| Branch | Sitteen Street Branch |
| City | Riyadh |
| 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.
- 027 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 BIC BJAZSAJE027?
The code BJAZSAJE027 belongs to Sitteen Street Branch, part of Bank Al-Jazira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank Al-Jazira have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Al-Jazira in Saudi Arabia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Al-Jazira.
Can I use BJAZSAJE instead of BJAZSAJE027?
BJAZSAJE points to the main office of Bank Al-Jazira, while BJAZSAJE027 is Sitteen Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BJAZSAJE027 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Saudi Arabia with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Al-Jazira?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BJAZSAJE027, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Saudi Arabia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Al-Jazira in Saudi Arabia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.