SWIFT/BIC code RTBAIQBAXXX
RTBAIQBAXXX belongs to Region Trade Bank For Investment and Finance (Formerly Emerald Bank) in Arbil, Iraq.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RTBAIQBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RTBAIQBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Region Trade Bank For Investment and Finance (Formerly Emerald Bank) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Arbil |
| Country | Iraq |
How the Region Trade Bank For Investment and Finance (Formerly Emerald Bank) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RTBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IQ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA 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 is behind BIC RTBAIQBAXXX?
RTBAIQBAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Region Trade Bank For Investment and Finance (Formerly Emerald Bank) in Arbil, Iraq. It is the code to use when a payment to Region Trade Bank For Investment and Finance (Formerly Emerald Bank) does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in RTBAIQBAXXX mean?
RTBA is the bank code of Region Trade Bank For Investment and Finance (Formerly Emerald Bank), IQ is the ISO code of Iraq, BA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Region Trade Bank For Investment and Finance (Formerly Emerald Bank)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code RTBAIQBAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iraq is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Region Trade Bank For Investment and Finance (Formerly Emerald Bank) take in Iraq?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is RTBAIQBA and RTBAIQBAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. RTBAIQBA is the short version of RTBAIQBAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Region Trade Bank For Investment and Finance (Formerly Emerald Bank) in Arbil.
What happens if I use RTBAIQBAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RTBAIQBAXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.