SWIFT/BIC code BSFRSARIEST
BSFRSARIEST belongs to Banque Saudi Fransi in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSFRSARIEST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSFRSARI |
| Branch code | EST |
| Bank | Banque Saudi Fransi |
| Branch | Eastern Region |
| City | Alkhobar |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
How the Banque Saudi Fransi SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSFR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RI Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- EST 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 BSFRSARIEST?
The code BSFRSARIEST belongs to Eastern Region, part of Banque Saudi Fransi in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque Saudi Fransi?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BSFRSARIEST, 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.
How long does a transfer to Banque Saudi Fransi take in Saudi Arabia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of BSFRSARIEST mean?
BSFR is the institution code of Banque Saudi Fransi, SA is the ISO code of Saudi Arabia, RI is the code for the city or region and EST is the code of the department Eastern Region.
What happens if I use BSFRSARIEST incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BSFRSARIEST against the details from Banque Saudi Fransi before you confirm.
Does Banque Saudi Fransi have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Saudi Fransi in Saudi Arabia. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.