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SWIFT/BIC code JANBAEAASHJ

JANBAEAASHJ belongs to Janata Bank in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

JANBAEAASHJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeJANBAEAASHJ
8-character codeJANBAEAA
Branch codeSHJ
BankJanata Bank
BranchSharjah Branch
CitySharjah
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

The way the Janata Bank SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

JANB 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.
SHJ 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 branch is behind BIC JANBAEAASHJ?

The code JANBAEAASHJ belongs to Sharjah Branch, part of Janata Bank in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use JANBAEAA instead of JANBAEAASHJ?

JANBAEAA is the main office of Janata Bank, while JANBAEAASHJ is Sharjah Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use JANBAEAASHJ if the recipient asks for it.

Has Janata Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Janata Bank in United Arab Emirates. All of them are listed on the page of Janata Bank.

What happens if I enter JANBAEAASHJ with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check JANBAEAASHJ against the details from Janata Bank before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Janata Bank take in United Arab Emirates?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What do the letters in JANBAEAASHJ mean?

JANB is the institution code of Janata Bank, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AA is the code for the city or region and SHJ is the code of the branch Sharjah Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.