SWIFT/BIC code HLALAEAAXXX
HLALAEAAXXX belongs to Al Hilal Bank in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLALAEAAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLALAEAA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Al Hilal Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the Al Hilal Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HLAL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AA 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 uses BIC HLALAEAAXXX?
HLALAEAAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Al Hilal Bank in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Al Hilal Bank.
How long does it take to send money to Al Hilal Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of HLALAEAAXXX stand for?
HLAL is the bank code of Al Hilal Bank, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Al Hilal Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HLALAEAAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use HLALAEAAXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLALAEAAXXX with the recipient before sending.
Is HLALAEAA and HLALAEAAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HLALAEAA is the 8-character version of HLALAEAAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Al Hilal Bank in Abu Dhabi.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.