SWIFT/BIC code CBQAQAQAXXX
CBQAQAQAXXX belongs to The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c) in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBQAQAQAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBQAQAQA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
The way the The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBQA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- QA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- QA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses BIC CBQAQAQAXXX?
The code CBQAQAQAXXX belongs to the headquarters of The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c) in Doha, Qatar. Use it when you send money to an account at The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c).
How long does a transfer to The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c) take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of CBQAQAQAXXX stand for?
CBQA is the bank code of The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c), QA is the ISO code of Qatar, QA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBQAQAQAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Qatar uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Is CBQAQAQA and CBQAQAQAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CBQAQAQA is the 8-character version of CBQAQAQAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c) in Doha.
Does The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CBQAQAQAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for The Commercial Bank (Q.s.c) in Qatar, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.