SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAKAL
NBADAEAAKAL belongs to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBADAEAAKAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBADAEAA |
| Branch code | KAL |
| Bank | First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC |
| Branch | Kalba Branch |
| City | Sharjah |
| 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.
- KAL 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/BIC code NBADAEAAKAL?
The code NBADAEAAKAL belongs to Kalba Branch, a branch or department of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in United Arab Emirates?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in United Arab Emirates Dirham with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use NBADAEAAKAL with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBADAEAAKAL against the details from First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC before sending.
What does each part of NBADAEAAKAL mean?
NBAD is the institution code of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, AE stands for United Arab Emirates, AA is the code for the city or region and KAL is the code of the branch Kalba Branch.
Can I use NBADAEAA instead of NBADAEAAKAL?
NBADAEAA points to the head office of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, while NBADAEAAKAL is Kalba Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBADAEAAKAL.
What do I need to send money to an account at First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAKAL, the IBAN or local account number 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.