SWIFT/BIC code EMIBAEA1XXX
EMIBAEA1XXX belongs to Emirates Banks Association in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EMIBAEA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EMIBAEA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Emirates Banks Association |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the Emirates Banks Association SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EMIB 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.
- 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code EMIBAEA1XXX?
EMIBAEA1XXX identifies the head office of Emirates Banks Association in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the code to use when a payment to Emirates Banks Association does not need a specific branch.
Does Emirates Banks Association use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – EMIBAEA1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Emirates Banks Association in United Arab Emirates, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are EMIBAEA1 and EMIBAEA1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. EMIBAEA1 is the 8-character version of EMIBAEA1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Emirates Banks Association in Abu Dhabi.
What happens if I use EMIBAEA1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check EMIBAEA1XXX against the details from Emirates Banks Association before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Emirates Banks Association?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EMIBAEA1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of EMIBAEA1XXX stand for?
EMIB is the institution code of Emirates Banks Association, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, A1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.