- BIC, 8 characters
- YGBKYES2
- BIC, 11 characters
- YGBKYES2XXX
- Country
- Yemen
- Address
- Arwa Str. Crater 1 Aden Aden Yemen
Source: ISO 9362 BIC registry, head-office codes only, no branch codes. Check the code with the bank before sending a large transfer.
How YGBKYES2 is built
| Positions | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 4 | YGBK Bank code |
| 5–6 | 2 | YE Country |
| 7–8 | 2 | S2 Location |
| 9–11 | 3 | XXX Branch · XXX or omitted = head office |
Other codes of Yemen Gulf Bank
Other SWIFT codes in Yemen
How to use YGBKYES2 for a transfer
Give the sender two things: the BIC YGBKYES2 (or YGBKYES2XXX if the form asks for 11 characters) and your account number at Yemen Gulf Bank. In Yemen the account number is the IBAN, 30 characters starting with YE. 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 Yemen Gulf Bank?
The SWIFT/BIC code of Yemen Gulf Bank is YGBKYES2. In the 11-character form it is YGBKYES2XXX, where XXX stands for the head office.
Is YGBKYES2 a SWIFT code or a BIC?
Both: BIC is the ISO 9362 name of the code, SWIFT the network that assigns it. YGBKYES2 is the same code under either name.
Do I also need the IBAN to receive money at Yemen Gulf Bank?
Yemen uses the IBAN: the account number to give with the BIC is the IBAN, 30 characters long and starting with YE. See the IBAN format of Yemen.
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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