SWIFT/BIC code NBOBAEAAXXX
NBOBAEAAXXX belongs to National Bank of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBOBAEAAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBOBAEAA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Bank of Bahrain |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the National Bank of Bahrain SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBOB 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.
- 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 bank uses SWIFT code NBOBAEAAXXX?
NBOBAEAAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of National Bank of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Use it when a payment to National Bank of Bahrain does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Bahrain take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Bahrain?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBOBAEAAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Is NBOBAEAA and NBOBAEAAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. NBOBAEAA is the short version of NBOBAEAAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to National Bank of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi.
What does each part of NBOBAEAAXXX stand for?
NBOB is the institution code of National Bank of Bahrain, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does National Bank of Bahrain use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – NBOBAEAAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for National Bank of Bahrain in United Arab Emirates, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.