SWIFT/BIC code QMAGQAQAXXX
QMAGQAQAXXX belongs to Qatar Central Bank in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | QMAGQAQAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | QMAGQAQA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Qatar Central Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
How the Qatar Central Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- QMAG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- QA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- QA 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 QMAGQAQAXXX?
The code QMAGQAQAXXX belongs to the head office of Qatar Central Bank in Doha, Qatar. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Qatar Central Bank.
What happens if I enter QMAGQAQAXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check QMAGQAQAXXX against the details from Qatar Central Bank before sending.
Does Qatar Central Bank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – QMAGQAQAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Qatar Central Bank in Qatar, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are QMAGQAQA and QMAGQAQAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. QMAGQAQA is the short version of QMAGQAQAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Qatar Central Bank in Doha.
How long does it take to send money to Qatar Central Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Qatar Central Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code QMAGQAQAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Qatar uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.