SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAKHF
NBADAEAAKHF belongs to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBADAEAAKHF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBADAEAA |
| Branch code | KHF |
| Bank | First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC |
| Branch | Main Branch |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| 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.
- KHF 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 NBADAEAAKHF?
The code NBADAEAAKHF belongs to Main Branch, a unit of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter NBADAEAAKHF with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBADAEAAKHF with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in NBADAEAAKHF stand for?
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 KHF is the code of the branch Main Branch.
How long does it take to send money to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use NBADAEAA instead of NBADAEAAKHF?
NBADAEAA is the main office of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, while NBADAEAAKHF points to Main Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBADAEAAKHF if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAAKHF, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.