SWIFT/BIC code CLBIAEA10AR
CLBIAEA10AR belongs to Commercial Bank International in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLBIAEA10AR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLBIAEA1 |
| Branch code | 0AR |
| Bank | Commercial Bank International |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the Commercial Bank International SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CLBI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0AR 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 uses BIC CLBIAEA10AR?
CLBIAEA10AR identifies Commercial Bank International, part of Commercial Bank International in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CLBIAEA10AR stand for?
CLBI is the bank code of Commercial Bank International, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, A1 is the code for the city or region and 0AR is the code of the department Commercial Bank International.
What happens if I enter CLBIAEA10AR incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLBIAEA10AR against the details from Commercial Bank International before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial Bank International?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CLBIAEA10AR, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Commercial Bank International take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use CLBIAEA1 instead of CLBIAEA10AR?
CLBIAEA1 points to the head office of Commercial Bank International, while CLBIAEA10AR points to Commercial Bank International. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLBIAEA10AR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.