SWIFT/BIC code UNBEAEAATFS
UNBEAEAATFS belongs to Union National Bank in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNBEAEAATFS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNBEAEAA |
| Branch code | TFS |
| Bank | Union National Bank |
| Branch | Trade Finance Services Area |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
The way the Union National Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNBE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- TFS 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/BIC code UNBEAEAATFS?
The code UNBEAEAATFS belongs to Trade Finance Services Area, a branch or department of Union National Bank in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of UNBEAEAATFS mean?
UNBE is the bank code of Union National Bank, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AA is the location code and TFS is the code of the branch Trade Finance Services Area.
What do I need to send money to an account at Union National Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNBEAEAATFS, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Union National Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use UNBEAEAA instead of UNBEAEAATFS?
UNBEAEAA points to the head office of Union National Bank, while UNBEAEAATFS is Trade Finance Services Area. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNBEAEAATFS.
Has Union National Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Union National Bank in United Arab Emirates, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.