SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAKFN

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

NBADAEAAKFN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBADAEAAKFN
8-character codeNBADAEAA
Branch codeKFN
BankFirst Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
BranchKhorfakkan Branch
CitySharjah
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

The way 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.
KFN 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 NBADAEAAKFN?

The code NBADAEAAKFN belongs to Khorfakkan Branch, part 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 does each part of NBADAEAAKFN stand for?

NBAD is the institution code of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AA is the code for the city or region and KFN identifies the department Khorfakkan Branch.

What is the best way to send money to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in United Arab Emirates Dirham with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in United Arab Emirates, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter NBADAEAAKFN incorrectly?

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

How long does a transfer to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

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