SWIFT/BIC code NISBIQBAXXX

NISBIQBAXXX belongs to National Islamic Bank in Baghdad, Iraq.

NISBIQBAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNISBIQBAXXX
8-character codeNISBIQBA
Branch codeXXX
BankNational Islamic Bank
BranchHead office
CityBaghdad
CountryIraq

How the National Islamic Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

NISB 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

What bank uses BIC NISBIQBAXXX?

The code NISBIQBAXXX belongs to the main office of National Islamic Bank in Baghdad, Iraq. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at National Islamic Bank.

What happens if I enter NISBIQBAXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NISBIQBAXXX with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in NISBIQBAXXX mean?

NISB is the bank code of National Islamic Bank, IQ stands for Iraq, BA is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Islamic Bank?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NISBIQBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iraq is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Does National Islamic Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, NISBIQBAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for National Islamic Bank in Iraq, so there is no branch code to choose.

Is NISBIQBA and NISBIQBAXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. NISBIQBA is the 8-character version of NISBIQBAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach National Islamic Bank in Baghdad.

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