SWIFT/BIC code KIBIIQBABGH
KIBIIQBABGH belongs to Kurdistan International Bank in Baghdad, Iraq.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KIBIIQBABGH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KIBIIQBA |
| Branch code | BGH |
| Bank | Kurdistan International Bank |
| Branch | Baghdad Branch |
| City | Baghdad |
| Country | Iraq |
The way the Kurdistan International Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KIBI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IQ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BGH 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 SWIFT/BIC code KIBIIQBABGH?
KIBIIQBABGH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Baghdad Branch, a unit of Kurdistan International Bank in Baghdad, Iraq. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Kurdistan International Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Kurdistan International Bank in Iraq, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in KIBIIQBABGH mean?
KIBI is the institution code of Kurdistan International Bank, IQ stands for Iraq, BA is the code for the city or region and BGH identifies the department Baghdad Branch.
Can I use KIBIIQBA instead of KIBIIQBABGH?
KIBIIQBA points to the head office of Kurdistan International Bank, while KIBIIQBABGH points to Baghdad Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use KIBIIQBABGH if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use KIBIIQBABGH with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check KIBIIQBABGH against the details from Kurdistan International Bank before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Kurdistan International Bank?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.