SWIFT/BIC code KRMBYESAXXX
KRMBYESAXXX belongs to Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank in Sanaa, Yemen.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KRMBYESAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KRMBYESA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sanaa |
| Country | Yemen |
How the Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KRMB 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
What bank uses BIC KRMBYESAXXX?
KRMBYESAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank in Sanaa, Yemen. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank.
Are KRMBYESA and KRMBYESAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. KRMBYESA is the 8-character version of KRMBYESAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank in Sanaa.
How long does it take to send money to Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, KRMBYESAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank in Yemen, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KRMBYESAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Yemen is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Alkuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank in Yemen?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Yemen with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.