ARAB BANK PLC

ARABAEADABC

ARAB BANK PLC is identified on the SWIFT network by the BIC code ARABAEADABC, registered in UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, settling primarily in AED. 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
ARABAE — United Arab EmiratesAD (live BIC)ABC (branch code ABC)
SWIFT/BICARABAEADABC (branch, 11-char)
BankARAB BANK PLC
CountryUNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ISO AE)
Primary currencyAED (inferred from country)
AED (UAE Dirham) settlement: clears via UAEFTS. 1-2 business days.
Corridor timing to UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: 1-2 business days. Settlement system: UAEFTS. CBUAE clearing.
Track a payment through ARAB BANK PLC — free

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. ARABAEADABC uniquely identifies ARAB BANK PLC in UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 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 ARABAEADABC is an 11-character BIC, the trailing ABC identifies a specific branch within ARAB BANK PLC. The corresponding 8-character head-office BIC is ARABAEAD.

Payments routed through ARAB BANK PLC 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 ARABAEADABC stand for?

ARABAEADABC is the unique SWIFT/BIC code identifying ARAB BANK PLC in UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. The first four characters (ARAB) are the institution code; the next two (AE) are the ISO 3166-1 country code for United Arab Emirates; the next two (AD) are the location code; the final three (ABC) are the branch code.

How do I track a payment sent to ARAB BANK PLC?

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 ARAB BANK PLC.

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

ARABAEADABC is 11 characters long — branch code ABC. 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 ARAB BANK PLC settle in?

ARAB BANK PLC's primary settlement currency is AED (UAE Dirham). AED clears via UAEFTS. 1-2 business days.

How long does a SWIFT payment to UNITED ARAB EMIRATES take?

1-2 business days. Settlement system: UAEFTS. CBUAE clearing.

Why might a payment to ARAB BANK PLC 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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