SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAAQB
NBADAEAAAQB belongs to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBADAEAAAQB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBADAEAA |
| Branch code | AQB |
| Bank | First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC |
| Branch | Al Qusais Branch |
| City | Dubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- AQB 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 uses BIC NBADAEAAAQB?
NBADAEAAAQB identifies Al Qusais Branch, a branch or department of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NBADAEAAAQB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBADAEAAAQB against the details from First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC before sending.
What do the letters in NBADAEAAAQB stand for?
NBAD is the bank code of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, AE stands for United Arab Emirates, AA is the code for the city or region and AQB identifies the branch Al Qusais Branch.
Can I use NBADAEAA instead of NBADAEAAAQB?
NBADAEAA points to the head office of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, while NBADAEAAAQB is Al Qusais Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBADAEAAAQB.
How long does it take to send money to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in United Arab Emirates?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAAQB, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, 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.