SWIFT/BIC code YGBKYES1XXX
YGBKYES1XXX belongs to Yemen Gulf Bank in Sanaa, Yemen.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YGBKYES1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YGBKYES1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Yemen Gulf Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sanaa |
| Country | Yemen |
The way the Yemen Gulf Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- YGBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- YE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 YGBKYES1XXX?
YGBKYES1XXX identifies the headquarters of Yemen Gulf Bank in Sanaa, Yemen. It is the code to use when a payment to Yemen Gulf Bank does not need a specific branch.
Does Yemen Gulf Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, YGBKYES1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Yemen Gulf Bank in Yemen, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are YGBKYES1 and YGBKYES1XXX the same code?
Yes. YGBKYES1 is the short version of YGBKYES1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Yemen Gulf Bank in Sanaa.
What happens if I use YGBKYES1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check YGBKYES1XXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Yemen Gulf Bank in Yemen?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Yemen with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of YGBKYES1XXX mean?
YGBK is the institution code of Yemen Gulf Bank, YE is the ISO code of Yemen, S1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.