SWIFT/BIC code SAAIYESAXXX
SAAIYESAXXX belongs to Saba Islamic Bank in Sanaa, Yemen.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAAIYESAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAAIYESA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Saba Islamic Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sanaa |
| Country | Yemen |
The way the Saba Islamic Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAAI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- YE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SA 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 code SAAIYESAXXX?
SAAIYESAXXX identifies the head office of Saba Islamic Bank in Sanaa, Yemen. Use it when a payment to Saba Islamic Bank does not need a specific branch.
Does Saba Islamic Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SAAIYESAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Saba Islamic Bank in Yemen, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Saba Islamic Bank in Yemen?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Yemen with specialist providers before you send.
Is SAAIYESA and SAAIYESAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SAAIYESA is the 8-character version of SAAIYESAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Saba Islamic Bank in Sanaa.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Saba Islamic Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SAAIYESAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Yemen uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in SAAIYESAXXX mean?
SAAI is the institution code of Saba Islamic Bank, YE is the ISO code of Yemen, SA is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.