SWIFT/BIC code GQICQAQAXXX
GQICQAQAXXX belongs to Qatar Investment Authority in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GQICQAQAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GQICQAQA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Qatar Investment Authority |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
How the Qatar Investment Authority SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GQIC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- QA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- QA 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 GQICQAQAXXX?
GQICQAQAXXX identifies the head office of Qatar Investment Authority in Doha, Qatar. Use it when a payment to Qatar Investment Authority does not need a specific branch.
Does Qatar Investment Authority use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GQICQAQAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Qatar Investment Authority in Qatar, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Qatar Investment Authority in Qatar?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Qatar with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use GQICQAQAXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GQICQAQAXXX with the recipient before sending.
Are GQICQAQA and GQICQAQAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. GQICQAQA is the 8-character version of GQICQAQAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Qatar Investment Authority in Doha.
What does each part of GQICQAQAXXX mean?
GQIC is the institution code of Qatar Investment Authority, QA is the ISO code of Qatar, QA is the code for the city or region 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.