SWIFT/BIC code QNBFQAQ1XXX
QNBFQAQ1XXX belongs to Qnb Financial Services in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | QNBFQAQ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | QNBFQAQ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Qnb Financial Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
How the Qnb Financial Services SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- QNBF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- QA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- Q1 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 SWIFT/BIC code QNBFQAQ1XXX?
QNBFQAQ1XXX identifies the head office of Qnb Financial Services in Doha, Qatar. It is the code to use when a payment to Qnb Financial Services does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in QNBFQAQ1XXX mean?
QNBF is the bank code of Qnb Financial Services, QA is the ISO code of Qatar, Q1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Qnb Financial Services?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code QNBFQAQ1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Qatar uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use QNBFQAQ1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check QNBFQAQ1XXX against the details from Qnb Financial Services before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Qnb Financial Services take in Qatar?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is QNBFQAQ1 and QNBFQAQ1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. QNBFQAQ1 is the 8-character version of QNBFQAQ1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Qnb Financial Services in Doha.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.