SWIFT/BIC code FGFEAEA1XXX
FGFEAEA1XXX belongs to First Gulf Financial Services in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FGFEAEA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FGFEAEA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Gulf Financial Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
The way the First Gulf Financial Services SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FGFE 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code FGFEAEA1XXX?
FGFEAEA1XXX identifies the headquarters of First Gulf Financial Services in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at First Gulf Financial Services.
What is the cheapest way to send money to First Gulf Financial Services?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in United Arab Emirates Dirham with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter FGFEAEA1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check FGFEAEA1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does First Gulf Financial Services use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FGFEAEA1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for First Gulf Financial Services in United Arab Emirates, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at First Gulf Financial Services?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FGFEAEA1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of FGFEAEA1XXX mean?
FGFE is the institution code of First Gulf Financial Services, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.