SWIFT/BIC code UNRAIQBAXXX
UNRAIQBAXXX belongs to Union Bank of Iraq in Baghdad, Iraq.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNRAIQBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNRAIQBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Union Bank of Iraq |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baghdad |
| Country | Iraq |
How the Union Bank of Iraq SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNRA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IQ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA 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
What bank is behind BIC UNRAIQBAXXX?
The code UNRAIQBAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Union Bank of Iraq in Baghdad, Iraq. Use it when you send money to an account at Union Bank of Iraq.
How long does it take to send money to Union Bank of Iraq?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Union Bank of Iraq?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNRAIQBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iraq is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of UNRAIQBAXXX mean?
UNRA is the institution code of Union Bank of Iraq, IQ is the ISO code of Iraq, BA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are UNRAIQBA and UNRAIQBAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. UNRAIQBA is the short version of UNRAIQBAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Union Bank of Iraq in Baghdad.
Does Union Bank of Iraq use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UNRAIQBAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Union Bank of Iraq in Iraq, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.