SWIFT/BIC code SIFEAEA1XXX
SIFEAEA1XXX belongs to Sharja Islamic Financial Services in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIFEAEA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIFEAEA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sharja Islamic Financial Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sharjah |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the Sharja Islamic Financial Services SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIFE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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 code SIFEAEA1XXX?
SIFEAEA1XXX identifies the head office of Sharja Islamic Financial Services in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Use it when a payment to Sharja Islamic Financial Services does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter SIFEAEA1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SIFEAEA1XXX against the details from Sharja Islamic Financial Services before sending.
Does Sharja Islamic Financial Services have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SIFEAEA1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sharja Islamic Financial Services in United Arab Emirates, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Sharja Islamic Financial Services in United Arab Emirates?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sharja Islamic Financial Services in United Arab Emirates?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in United Arab Emirates Dirham with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Sharja Islamic Financial Services?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SIFEAEA1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.