SWIFT/BIC code PRELAEA1XXX
PRELAEA1XXX belongs to Prime Emirates L.l.c in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRELAEA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRELAEA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Prime Emirates L.l.c |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
The way the Prime Emirates L.l.c SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PREL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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 SWIFT code PRELAEA1XXX?
PRELAEA1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Prime Emirates L.l.c in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Prime Emirates L.l.c.
What does each part of PRELAEA1XXX mean?
PREL is the bank code of Prime Emirates L.l.c, AE stands for United Arab Emirates, A1 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 Prime Emirates L.l.c?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PRELAEA1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Prime Emirates L.l.c take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is PRELAEA1 and PRELAEA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PRELAEA1 is the 8-character version of PRELAEA1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Prime Emirates L.l.c in Abu Dhabi.
Does Prime Emirates L.l.c have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PRELAEA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Prime Emirates L.l.c 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.