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SWIFT/BIC code MEBLAEADRIQ

MEBLAEADRIQ belongs to Emirates Islamic Bank in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

MEBLAEADRIQ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMEBLAEADRIQ
8-character codeMEBLAEAD
Branch codeRIQ
BankEmirates Islamic Bank
BranchAl Riqa Branch
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

The way the Emirates Islamic Bank SWIFT/BIC works

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

MEBL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
AD Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
RIQ 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MEBLAEADRIQ?

MEBLAEADRIQ identifies Al Riqa Branch, a branch or department of Emirates Islamic Bank in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MEBLAEAD instead of MEBLAEADRIQ?

MEBLAEAD points to the main office of Emirates Islamic Bank, while MEBLAEADRIQ points to Al Riqa Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MEBLAEADRIQ if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in MEBLAEADRIQ mean?

MEBL is the institution code of Emirates Islamic Bank, AE stands for United Arab Emirates, AD is the location code and RIQ identifies the department Al Riqa Branch.

What happens if I use MEBLAEADRIQ with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MEBLAEADRIQ against the details from Emirates Islamic Bank before sending.

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

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Does Emirates Islamic Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Emirates Islamic Bank in United Arab Emirates, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Emirates Islamic Bank.

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