SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAJBL
NBADAEAAJBL belongs to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBADAEAAJBL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBADAEAA |
| Branch code | JBL |
| Bank | First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC |
| Branch | Jebel Ali Branch |
| City | Dubai |
| Country | United 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.
- JBL 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 SWIFT code NBADAEAAJBL?
NBADAEAAJBL identifies Jebel Ali Branch, a branch or department of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC take in United Arab Emirates?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAJBL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use NBADAEAA instead of NBADAEAAJBL?
NBADAEAA is the main office of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, while NBADAEAAJBL points to Jebel Ali Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBADAEAAJBL.
What does each part of NBADAEAAJBL mean?
NBAD is the institution code of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AA is the location code and JBL identifies the department Jebel Ali Branch.
What happens if I use NBADAEAAJBL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBADAEAAJBL with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.