SWIFT / BIC
SWIFT/BIC code of Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria
ABCODZAL · Algeria
- BIC, 8 characters
- ABCODZAL
- BIC, 11 characters
- ABCODZALXXX
- Country
- Algeria
- Address
- 54 Avenue des Trois Freres Bouadou Bir Mourad Rais Algiers 16030 Algiers Algeria
Source: ISO 9362 BIC registry, head-office codes only, no branch codes. Check the code with the bank before sending a large transfer.
How ABCODZAL is built
| Positions | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 4 | ABCO Bank code |
| 5–6 | 2 | DZ Country |
| 7–8 | 2 | AL Location |
| 9–11 | 3 | XXX Branch · XXX or omitted = head office |
How to use ABCODZAL for a transfer
Give the sender two things: the BIC ABCODZAL (or ABCODZALXXX if the form asks for 11 characters) and your account number at Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria. In Algeria the account number is the local one shown on the statement. Check both on your bank statement before sending a large amount: a wrong code delays the transfer or sends it back with fees.
The BIC (Business Identifier Code), commonly called SWIFT code, identifies a bank or institution in international payments. It has 8 or 11 characters: 4 letters for the institution, 2 for the country, 2 for the location, and an optional 3 for the branch. XXX, or no branch code at all, means the head office.
Questions
What is the SWIFT code of Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria?
The SWIFT/BIC code of Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria is ABCODZAL. In the 11-character form it is ABCODZALXXX, where XXX stands for the head office.
Is ABCODZAL a SWIFT code or a BIC?
Both: BIC is the ISO 9362 name of the code, SWIFT the network that assigns it. ABCODZAL is the same code under either name.
Do I also need the IBAN to receive money at Arab Banking Corporation - Algeria?
Algeria does not use the IBAN: give the BIC together with the local account number as shown on the statement.
Can I receive international transfers with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro, US dollar and pound accounts each come with their own coordinates, including the BIC where applicable, and receive SWIFT and local transfers.
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