SWIFT/BIC code NBIQIQBAXXX

NBIQIQBAXXX belongs to National Bank of Iraq in Baghdad, Iraq.

NBIQIQBAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBIQIQBAXXX
8-character codeNBIQIQBA
Branch codeXXX
BankNational Bank of Iraq
BranchHead office
CityBaghdad
CountryIraq

How the National Bank of Iraq SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

NBIQ Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IQ Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
BA Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 institution is behind BIC NBIQIQBAXXX?

NBIQIQBAXXX identifies the headquarters of National Bank of Iraq in Baghdad, Iraq. It is the code to use when a payment to National Bank of Iraq does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I enter NBIQIQBAXXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBIQIQBAXXX with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Iraq in Iraq?

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

How long does a transfer to National Bank of Iraq take in Iraq?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Is NBIQIQBA and NBIQIQBAXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. NBIQIQBA is the short version of NBIQIQBAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to National Bank of Iraq in Baghdad.

What do the letters in NBIQIQBAXXX stand for?

NBIQ is the bank code of National Bank of Iraq, IQ is the ISO code of Iraq, BA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

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