SWIFT/BIC code SABBSARIXXX

SABBSARIXXX belongs to Saudi British Bank, The in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

SABBSARIXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSABBSARIXXX
8-character codeSABBSARI
Branch codeXXX
BankSaudi British Bank, The
BranchHead office
CityRiyadh
CountrySaudi Arabia

How the Saudi British Bank, The SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SABB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
SA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
RI 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code SABBSARIXXX?

SABBSARIXXX identifies the headquarters of Saudi British Bank, The in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Use it when you send money to an account at Saudi British Bank, The.

What do I need to send money to an account at Saudi British Bank, The?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SABBSARIXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Saudi Arabia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What do the letters in SABBSARIXXX mean?

SABB is the bank code of Saudi British Bank, The, SA is the ISO code of Saudi Arabia, RI is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

How long does a transfer to Saudi British Bank, The take in Saudi Arabia?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Does Saudi British Bank, The have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SABBSARIXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Saudi British Bank, The in Saudi Arabia, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I enter SABBSARIXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SABBSARIXXX with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.