SWIFT/BIC code BNALDZAL291
BNALDZAL291 belongs to Banque Nationale D'algerie in Ghardaia, Algeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNALDZAL291 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNALDZAL |
| Branch code | 291 |
| Bank | Banque Nationale D'algerie |
| Branch | Ghardaia |
| City | Ghardaia |
| Country | Algeria |
How the Banque Nationale D'algerie SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNAL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AL Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 291 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 uses BIC BNALDZAL291?
BNALDZAL291 identifies Ghardaia, a branch or department of Banque Nationale D'algerie in Ghardaia, Algeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BNALDZAL291 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNALDZAL291 against the details from Banque Nationale D'algerie before sending.
What do the letters in BNALDZAL291 mean?
BNAL is the bank code of Banque Nationale D'algerie, DZ is the ISO code of Algeria, AL is the location code and 291 identifies the branch Ghardaia.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Nationale D'algerie?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Algeria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Banque Nationale D'algerie got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Nationale D'algerie in Algeria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Nationale D'algerie?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.