SWIFT/BIC code CLBIAEADSH1
CLBIAEADSH1 belongs to Commercial Bank International in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLBIAEADSH1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLBIAEAD |
| Branch code | SH1 |
| Bank | Commercial Bank International |
| Branch | Sharjah Branch |
| City | Sharjah |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
The way the Commercial Bank International SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- AD Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SH1 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 CLBIAEADSH1?
The code CLBIAEADSH1 belongs to Sharjah Branch, a unit of Commercial Bank International in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CLBIAEADSH1 mean?
CLBI is the bank code of Commercial Bank International, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AD is the location code and SH1 is the code of the branch Sharjah Branch.
Can I use CLBIAEAD instead of CLBIAEADSH1?
CLBIAEAD points to the head office of Commercial Bank International, while CLBIAEADSH1 points to Sharjah Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLBIAEADSH1 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter CLBIAEADSH1 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLBIAEADSH1 against the details from Commercial Bank International before you confirm.
Does Commercial Bank International have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commercial Bank International in United Arab Emirates. All of them are listed on the page of Commercial Bank International.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commercial Bank International?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CLBIAEADSH1, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.