BANK AL BILAD

ALBISARIDAM

BANK AL BILAD is identified on the SWIFT network by the BIC code ALBISARIDAM, registered in SAUDI ARABIA, settling primarily in SAR. International wire transfers routed through this institution can be tracked free of charge by pasting your UETR or payment reference on the Ohmyfin homepage.

BIC structure (ISO 9362)

InstitutionCountryLocationBranch
ALBISA — Saudi ArabiaRI (live BIC)DAM (branch code DAM)
SWIFT/BICALBISARIDAM (branch, 11-char)
BankBANK AL BILAD
CountrySAUDI ARABIA (ISO SA)
Primary currencySAR (inferred from country)
SAR (Saudi Riyal) settlement: clears via SARIE. 1-2 business days.
Corridor timing to SAUDI ARABIA: 1-2 business days. Settlement system: SARIE. SAMA clearing.
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About this SWIFT/BIC code

The SWIFT/BIC (Business Identifier Code) is the international standard ISO 9362 for identifying financial institutions in cross-border payments. ALBISARIDAM uniquely identifies BANK AL BILAD in SAUDI ARABIA on the SWIFT network and is used as the routing identifier in field 57A of an MT103 message (or the equivalent BICFI element in an ISO 20022 pacs.008).

Because ALBISARIDAM is an 11-character BIC, the trailing DAM identifies a specific branch within BANK AL BILAD. The corresponding 8-character head-office BIC is ALBISARI.

Payments routed through BANK AL BILAD can be tracked end-to-end via SWIFT GPI when both the sender and receiver are GPI-enabled. Ohmyfin provides free public lookup of any UETR — paste yours on the homepage to see the latest available status, including which correspondent banks the payment has passed through.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SWIFT/BIC code ALBISARIDAM stand for?

ALBISARIDAM is the unique SWIFT/BIC code identifying BANK AL BILAD in SAUDI ARABIA. The first four characters (ALBI) are the institution code; the next two (SA) are the ISO 3166-1 country code for Saudi Arabia; the next two (RI) are the location code; the final three (DAM) are the branch code.

How do I track a payment sent to BANK AL BILAD?

Use the Ohmyfin SWIFT tracker on the homepage. Paste the UETR (field 121) or the payment reference (field 20) and Ohmyfin returns the latest available SWIFT GPI status, including each correspondent bank the payment passed through on the way to BANK AL BILAD.

Is ALBISARIDAM an 8-character or 11-character BIC?

ALBISARIDAM is 11 characters long — branch code DAM. An 8-character BIC identifies the bank's head office; an 11-character BIC identifies a specific branch. Both are valid in MT103 field 57A.

What currency does BANK AL BILAD settle in?

BANK AL BILAD's primary settlement currency is SAR (Saudi Riyal). SAR clears via SARIE. 1-2 business days.

How long does a SWIFT payment to SAUDI ARABIA take?

1-2 business days. Settlement system: SARIE. SAMA clearing.

Why might a payment to BANK AL BILAD be delayed?

Most delays at the beneficiary bank come from sanctions/AML screening on the ordering customer, missing remittance information in field 70, or arrival after the local RTGS cut-off. Use Ohmyfin to see which hop is holding the payment so you can chase the right party.

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