SWIFT/BIC code IBOYYESAXXX
IBOYYESAXXX belongs to International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c. in Sanaa, Yemen.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IBOYYESAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IBOYYESA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sanaa |
| Country | Yemen |
How the International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IBOY Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- YE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SA 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 SWIFT/BIC code IBOYYESAXXX?
IBOYYESAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c. in Sanaa, Yemen. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c..
What do I need to send money to an account at International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IBOYYESAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Yemen uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in IBOYYESAXXX mean?
IBOY is the institution code of International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c., YE stands for Yemen, SA is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Are IBOYYESA and IBOYYESAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. IBOYYESA is the 8-character version of IBOYYESAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c. in Sanaa.
How long does a transfer to International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c. take in Yemen?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, IBOYYESAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for International Bank of Yemen Y.s.c. in Yemen, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.