SWIFT/BIC code GULFSARIXXX
GULFSARIXXX belongs to Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GULFSARIXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GULFSARI |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
How the Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GULF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RI 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 institution is behind BIC GULFSARIXXX?
GULFSARIXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh.
What happens if I use GULFSARIXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GULFSARIXXX with the recipient before sending.
Are GULFSARI and GULFSARIXXX the same code?
Yes. GULFSARI is the short version of GULFSARIXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh in Riyadh.
What is the best way to send money to Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Saudi Arabia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GULFSARIXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of GULFSARIXXX stand for?
GULF is the institution code of Gulf International Bank B.s.c., Riyadh, SA is the ISO code of Saudi Arabia, RI is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.