Ahli Bank S.a.o.g SWIFT/BIC code

AUBOOMRU – the SWIFT/BIC code of Ahli Bank S.a.o.g

Whether a recipient gives you AUBOOMRU or AUBOOMRUXXX, it is the same identifier for Ahli Bank S.a.o.g in Oman. Banks worldwide use BIC codes to direct international transfers to the right bank. In practice you mostly see the code on invoices from abroad, in payment forms and on the account details that Ahli Bank S.a.o.g provides.

Below we go through the practical side: money coming in from abroad, paying someone in another country and how to verify the code before you confirm a payment. The BIC identifies an institution, not a single account; the IBAN or account number does that.

Where our SWIFT data comes from

The codes on this page come from public sources that we update regularly. Institutions reorganise, close branches and retire codes, and a directory never catches every change immediately. The number of codes we show are based on our own data, not official figures from Ahli Bank S.a.o.g.

Treat our data as a starting point, rather than as the last word – the bank details from the recipient are leading. We are an independent comparison service for money transfers and not affiliated with Ahli Bank S.a.o.g. Should you notice a mistake, we welcome a short note via the contact page.

8 or 11 characters: AUBOOMRU versus AUBOOMRUXXX

Each SWIFT/BIC code has the same eight core characters: a four-letter bank code, two letters for the country and two characters for the location. For Ahli Bank S.a.o.g, that core is AUBOOMRU.

XXX at the end of AUBOOMRUXXX does not stand for a missing value or a mistake: it indicates the head office of Ahli Bank S.a.o.g. Some banking apps insist on 11 characters, and then you simply add XXX behind AUBOOMRU.

Do not add spaces or dashes when you enter AUBOOMRU; the code is always written in one block. Pasting the code beats retyping it.

Ahli Bank S.a.o.g: head office code versus branch codes

Having 2 codes in 2 cities, Ahli Bank S.a.o.g belongs to the banks that use individual codes for branches and departments. The main code is AUBOOMRUXXX.

Usually there is no need to look up a branch: payments addressed to AUBOOMRUXXX reach Ahli Bank S.a.o.g without problems. When you receive a branch code, use it as it is rather than replacing it with the head office code.

If you are not sure, ask the person you are paying which code their bank gave them. Codes for branches are more likely to change than AUBOOMRUXXX when a bank merges or closes offices.

Incoming international payments to Ahli Bank S.a.o.g

To receive an international payment at Ahli Bank S.a.o.g, the person paying you has to have not just the SWIFT code. That means: your name as registered with Ahli Bank S.a.o.g, your IBAN or account number, the SWIFT/BIC code AUBOOMRUXXX (or AUBOOMRU) and usually your address.

You can add Ahli Bank S.a.o.g and Ruwi as well. Double-check every detail before you send them.

What lands in your account can be less than the amount sent. Intermediary banks may deduct a fee and your own bank may charge for processing, and when currencies differ, an exchange rate margin comes on top. Agree with the sender who covers the fees before the money is sent.

Before you send: check the Ahli Bank S.a.o.g code

The best place to find the right code is a document from the bank itself, such as a statement or the account details in online banking. Compare it against AUBOOMRU on this page and ask if anything does not match.

With a wrong code, the transfer might be delayed, be returned or cost extra. A mistake in the account number can be more serious because it can reach the wrong person, so check that just as carefully.

Many banking apps check the format of an IBAN and some suggest the matching BIC – that confirms the format, not the owner. Some banks now compare the name against the account before you confirm; take any warning seriously. For a first payment, some people start with a small amount first.

International transfers from Ahli Bank S.a.o.g: the real cost

A bank transfer abroad costs more than the listed fee. You pay the fee for the transfer itself, sometimes fees charged by intermediary banks in between and, above all, the exchange rate markup when the money is converted.

That exchange rate margin is often the biggest cost. An easy check: put the bank’s rate against the mid-market rate and look at the difference.

For many routes, a specialist provider is cheaper than a bank. Next time you send money, it is worth comparing the total cost via GoldexPay instead of going straight to your bank. You can still keep your account at Ahli Bank S.a.o.g to fund the transfer.

How long does an international transfer to Ahli Bank S.a.o.g take?

How fast a payment arrives at Ahli Bank S.a.o.g is determined by a few things: which currency you send, the number of banks in between, cut-off times and differences in time zone. Bank holidays in either country can add extra days, since banks do not process on those days. Occasionally a bank asks what the payment is for.

Many banks are connected to SWIFT gpi. Every payment gets a unique transaction reference, the UETR that banks can use to trace it. Save your transfer receipt.

A missing payment has to be traced by the sending bank, using the payment confirmation. Request from the sender a copy of the payment confirmation; that often settles the question quickly.

Changed bank details? Be careful

Criminals regularly use fake invoices with changed bank details, sometimes in an email that looks completely genuine. That AUBOOMRU is a real code does not mean that a request mentioning it is legitimate – fraudsters use real bank codes as well.

Always confirm a change of bank details through a phone call. Watch out for time pressure, unusual wording or a sender address that is slightly off. When a payment has already gone to a fraudster, contact your bank immediately.

People receiving money are targeted too: one known trick is a buyer who pays too much followed by a request to refund the difference abroad. A screenshot of a transfer proves nothing – check your own account.