SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAALWA
NBADAEAALWA belongs to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBADAEAALWA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBADAEAA |
| Branch code | LWA |
| Bank | First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC |
| Branch | Liwa Branch,western Region |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
The way 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.
- LWA 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 NBADAEAALWA?
The code NBADAEAALWA belongs to Liwa Branch,western Region, a branch or department of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in United Arab Emirates?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter NBADAEAALWA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBADAEAALWA against the details from First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC before you confirm.
Has First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBADAEAALWA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of NBADAEAALWA 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 LWA identifies the branch Liwa Branch,western Region.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.