SWIFT/BIC code EBIFIQBAXXX
EBIFIQBAXXX belongs to Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance in Arbil, Iraq.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EBIFIQBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EBIFIQBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Arbil |
| Country | Iraq |
How the Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EBIF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IQ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA 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 bank is behind SWIFT code EBIFIQBAXXX?
EBIFIQBAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance in Arbil, Iraq. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance.
What do the letters in EBIFIQBAXXX stand for?
EBIF is the institution code of Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance, IQ stands for Iraq, BA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code EBIFIQBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iraq uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance in Iraq?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iraq with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are EBIFIQBA and EBIFIQBAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. EBIFIQBA is the 8-character version of EBIFIQBAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Erbil Bank For Investment and Finance in Arbil.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.