Arab Bank PLC. SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of Arab Bank PLC.

The 8-character code ARABMAMC and the 11-character code ARABMAMCXXX identify the same bank: Arab Bank PLC.. The code does one job: it ensures that money from abroad reaches the right bank. In practice you mostly see it on international invoices, in payment forms and on the account details that Arab Bank PLC. provides.

On this page we explain how the code is put together, when it matters and which other details you need for a transfer to or from Arab Bank PLC.. The BIC identifies a bank or branch, never a specific account, which is why you always need the account number too.

Where our SWIFT data comes from

The details on this page are taken from publicly available data which we refresh regularly. Institutions reorganise, close branches and retire codes – a directory can be a step behind. The figures on this page are based on what is in our directory, not official figures from Arab Bank PLC..

See our directory here as a helpful check. We are an independent comparison service for money transfers and not affiliated with Arab Bank PLC.. If you notice a mistake, we welcome a message.

Is ARABMAMC still correct? How to check

The most reliable place for the correct BIC remains paperwork issued by the bank, such as a statement or the account details in online banking. Check it against ARABMAMC here and ask if anything does not match.

A wrong SWIFT code can cause a delay, a payment being sent back or extra fees along the way. An error in the account number can be a bigger problem because it can reach the wrong person, so check that just as carefully.

A validity check by your bank only tells you that the code is valid, not that it is the right account. More and more banks check the name with the account – do not ignore a mismatch warning. Sending a small amount first is worth it for a large first payment, even if it costs an extra fee.

Changed bank details? Be careful

One of the most common tricks goes like this: you receive a message claiming that a company has new bank details and that the next payment should go there. That ARABMAMC is a real code is no guarantee that the account is legitimate; criminals use the codes of real banks too.

Check changed bank details through a separate channel, never via the email that asked for the change. Watch out for urgent requests, odd spelling or an email address that differs by one letter. Already paid? Call your bank without delay and ask them to start a recall.

People receiving money are targeted too: one known trick is an overpayment and then sends a request to refund the difference abroad. Do not act before the money is actually in your account and check with Arab Bank PLC. if anything seems off.

ARABMAMC or ARABMAMCXXX – which one to use?

A SWIFT code is made up of fixed blocks: the first four letters identify the bank, characters five and six give the country and characters seven and eight indicate the location. Together, those parts form ARABMAMC – the version you usually see online.

The full version has three more characters for a branch or department. If the last three are XXX, the code points to the head office.

Type the code in one piece, in upper case and without spaces. A single letter may route a payment to a different institution, so check it twice.

Sending money abroad from Arab Bank PLC.

A bank transfer abroad can cost rather more than the listed fee. There is the fee for the transfer itself, sometimes fees charged by intermediary banks in between and, above all, the exchange rate markup if the currency changes.

Banks do not show the margin on the rate separately, but you pay it all the same. A simple test: put the rate you get against the mid-market rate for the same moment and look at the difference.

Specialist money transfer services often use a rate near the mid-market rate and lower fees. GoldexPay compares these services next to each other, showing what actually arrives for the same amount sent. Choosing a specialist does not mean leaving Arab Bank PLC.: you simply pay the service from your account.

Head office or branch code at Arab Bank PLC.?

Our database contains 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC. in 5 cities. Next to the head office code ARABMAMCXXX, there are codes for regional offices and specialised units.

In most cases there is no need to pick a branch: payments sent to ARABMAMCXXX reach Arab Bank PLC. correctly. If you have been given a specific code, use it as it is instead of replacing it for the head office code.

The best way is to copy the code directly from the account holder’s invoice. Codes are sometimes changed or retired when banks reorganise.

Getting paid from abroad into a Arab Bank PLC. account

When you are waiting for money from abroad, send the payer a complete set of details. What they need is: your name, IBAN or account number, ARABMAMCXXX and in many cases your home address.

Some banks also ask for the bank’s address; it does no harm to include it. Check the details before you share them, because the sender’s bank usually copies them as is.

The amount you receive can be less than the amount sent. Correspondent banks can take a fee, Arab Bank PLC. may charge for incoming payments, and if the currency changes, a markup on the rate applies. Agree with the sender who covers the fees, especially for larger amounts.

When will the money arrive at Arab Bank PLC.?

An international transfer typically needs one to a few business days. Transfers sent late in the day or just before a weekend or public holiday often start a business day later. Sometimes a bank asks about the purpose of a payment before releasing it.

Many banks are connected to SWIFT gpi for faster and traceable payments. Every payment carries a unique reference, the UETR that banks can use to trace it. Money transfer services usually show tracking in their app so you can see how far the payment has got.

Only the sending bank is able to request a trace or a recall; the receiving side usually has nothing to trace yet. As a recipient, you can check your statements to see a slightly lower amount, since fees may have been deducted.