SWIFT/BIC code ISBYYESA109
ISBYYESA109 belongs to Islamic Bank of Yemen For Finance and Investment in Aden, Yemen.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ISBYYESA109 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ISBYYESA |
| Branch code | 109 |
| Bank | Islamic Bank of Yemen For Finance and Investment |
| Branch | Sheikh Othman Branch |
| City | Aden |
| Country | Yemen |
The way the Islamic Bank of Yemen For Finance and Investment SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ISBY 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.
- 109 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 uses SWIFT code ISBYYESA109?
ISBYYESA109 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sheikh Othman Branch, a unit of Islamic Bank of Yemen For Finance and Investment in Aden, Yemen. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Islamic Bank of Yemen For Finance and Investment?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ISBYYESA109, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Yemen uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Islamic Bank of Yemen For Finance and Investment?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use ISBYYESA instead of ISBYYESA109?
ISBYYESA is the main office of Islamic Bank of Yemen For Finance and Investment, while ISBYYESA109 points to Sheikh Othman Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ISBYYESA109.
What happens if I use ISBYYESA109 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ISBYYESA109 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of ISBYYESA109 mean?
ISBY is the institution code of Islamic Bank of Yemen For Finance and Investment, YE is the ISO code of Yemen, SA is the location code and 109 is the code of the department Sheikh Othman Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.