SWIFT/BIC code SAMASARIXXX
SAMASARIXXX belongs to Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAMASARIXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAMASARI |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
How the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAMA 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 SAMASARIXXX?
SAMASARIXXX identifies the main office of Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Use it when you send money to an account at Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority.
How long does it take to send money to Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SAMASARIXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority in Saudi Arabia, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is SAMASARI and SAMASARIXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SAMASARI is the 8-character version of SAMASARIXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority in Riyadh.
What do the letters in SAMASARIXXX stand for?
SAMA is the bank code of Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, SA is the ISO code of Saudi Arabia, RI is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SAMASARIXXX, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.