SWIFT/BIC code CBDUAEADSAF
CBDUAEADSAF belongs to Commercial Bank of Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBDUAEADSAF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBDUAEAD |
| Branch code | SAF |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Dubai |
| Branch | Al Safa Branch |
| City | Dubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
The way the Commercial Bank of Dubai SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBDU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AD Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SAF 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 CBDUAEADSAF?
CBDUAEADSAF identifies Al Safa Branch, a unit of Commercial Bank of Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial Bank of Dubai?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBDUAEADSAF, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in CBDUAEADSAF stand for?
CBDU is the bank code of Commercial Bank of Dubai, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AD is the location code and SAF identifies the branch Al Safa Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial Bank of Dubai in United Arab Emirates?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use CBDUAEAD instead of CBDUAEADSAF?
CBDUAEAD is the main office of Commercial Bank of Dubai, while CBDUAEADSAF points to Al Safa Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CBDUAEADSAF if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commercial Bank of Dubai in United Arab Emirates?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in United Arab Emirates Dirham with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.