SWIFT/BIC code QNBAQAQACOD
QNBAQAQACOD belongs to Qatar National Bank in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | QNBAQAQACOD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | QNBAQAQA |
| Branch code | COD |
| Bank | Qatar National Bank |
| Branch | Operation Dept |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
The way the Qatar National Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- QNBA 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.
- COD 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 QNBAQAQACOD?
QNBAQAQACOD identifies Operation Dept, a unit of Qatar National Bank in Doha, Qatar. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Qatar National Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Qatar National Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code QNBAQAQACOD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Qatar is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Qatar National Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Qatar with transfer services before you send.
Can I use QNBAQAQA instead of QNBAQAQACOD?
QNBAQAQA points to the main office of Qatar National Bank, while QNBAQAQACOD points to Operation Dept. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention QNBAQAQACOD.
What does each part of QNBAQAQACOD mean?
QNBA is the bank code of Qatar National Bank, QA stands for Qatar, QA is the location code and COD is the code of the department Operation Dept.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.