SWIFT/BIC code QPQPQAQAXXX
QPQPQAQAXXX belongs to Qatar Petroleum in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | QPQPQAQAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | QPQPQAQA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Qatar Petroleum |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
The way the Qatar Petroleum SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- QPQP 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 bank uses SWIFT code QPQPQAQAXXX?
QPQPQAQAXXX identifies the headquarters of Qatar Petroleum in Doha, Qatar. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Qatar Petroleum.
Does Qatar Petroleum have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, QPQPQAQAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Qatar Petroleum in Qatar, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are QPQPQAQA and QPQPQAQAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. QPQPQAQA is the short version of QPQPQAQAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Qatar Petroleum in Doha.
How long does it take to send money to Qatar Petroleum in Qatar?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Qatar Petroleum?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code QPQPQAQAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Qatar uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of QPQPQAQAXXX stand for?
QPQP is the institution code of Qatar Petroleum, QA is the ISO code of Qatar, QA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.