SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAABA

NBADAEAAABA belongs to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

NBADAEAAABA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBADAEAAABA
8-character codeNBADAEAA
Branch codeABA
BankFirst Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
BranchAl Bourj Avenue
CitySharjah
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

How the First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

NBAD 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.
ABA 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 NBADAEAAABA?

NBADAEAAABA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Al Bourj Avenue, a unit of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in United Arab Emirates. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use NBADAEAA instead of NBADAEAAABA?

NBADAEAA points to the head office of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, while NBADAEAAABA is Al Bourj Avenue. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBADAEAAABA if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use NBADAEAAABA incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBADAEAAABA with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in NBADAEAAABA mean?

NBAD is the bank code of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AA is the location code and ABA identifies the department Al Bourj Avenue.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAABA, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

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