SWIFT/BIC code NBFUAEAFSHJ
NBFUAEAFSHJ belongs to National Bank of Fujairah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBFUAEAFSHJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBFUAEAF |
| Branch code | SHJ |
| Bank | National Bank of Fujairah |
| Branch | Sharjah Branch |
| City | Sharjah |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
The way the National Bank of Fujairah SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBFU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SHJ 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NBFUAEAFSHJ?
The code NBFUAEAFSHJ belongs to Sharjah Branch, part of National Bank of Fujairah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Fujairah?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBFUAEAFSHJ, 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.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Fujairah take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Fujairah?
Many banks 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.
What do the letters in NBFUAEAFSHJ mean?
NBFU is the bank code of National Bank of Fujairah, AE stands for United Arab Emirates, AF is the location code and SHJ is the code of the branch Sharjah Branch.
Can I use NBFUAEAF instead of NBFUAEAFSHJ?
NBFUAEAF points to the head office of National Bank of Fujairah, while NBFUAEAFSHJ is Sharjah Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBFUAEAFSHJ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.