SWIFT/BIC code NBSHAEASXXX
NBSHAEASXXX belongs to Sharjah Islamic Bank in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBSHAEASXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBSHAEAS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sharjah Islamic Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sharjah |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the Sharjah Islamic Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBSH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AS 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 uses SWIFT code NBSHAEASXXX?
NBSHAEASXXX identifies the head office of Sharjah Islamic Bank in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Use it when you send money to an account at Sharjah Islamic Bank.
How long does a transfer to Sharjah Islamic Bank take in United Arab Emirates?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are NBSHAEAS and NBSHAEASXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. NBSHAEAS is the 8-character version of NBSHAEASXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Sharjah Islamic Bank in Sharjah.
What does each part of NBSHAEASXXX stand for?
NBSH is the institution code of Sharjah Islamic Bank, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AS is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Sharjah Islamic Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBSHAEASXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Sharjah Islamic Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NBSHAEASXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sharjah Islamic Bank in United Arab Emirates, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.