SWIFT/BIC code SAMBAEADXXX

SAMBAEADXXX belongs to Samba Financial Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

SAMBAEADXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSAMBAEADXXX
8-character codeSAMBAEAD
Branch codeXXX
BankSamba Financial Group
BranchHead office
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

How the Samba Financial Group SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

SAMB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
AD 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 SAMBAEADXXX?

The code SAMBAEADXXX belongs to the headquarters of Samba Financial Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the code to use when a payment to Samba Financial Group does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Samba Financial Group?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in United Arab Emirates Dirham with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Is SAMBAEAD and SAMBAEADXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. SAMBAEAD is the short version of SAMBAEADXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Samba Financial Group in Dubai.

What do I need to send money to an account at Samba Financial Group?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SAMBAEADXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of SAMBAEADXXX stand for?

SAMB is the institution code of Samba Financial Group, AE stands for United Arab Emirates, AD is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

What happens if I use SAMBAEADXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SAMBAEADXXX 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.