SWIFT Code BEXADZAL098 — BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE, TIZI-OUZOU

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE in TIZI-OUZOU, Algeria. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
Algeria
BANQUE EX…
TIZI-OUZOU
Result

TIZI-OUZOU

BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE · Algeria

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

BEXADZAL098

Code Breakdown

BEXA Bank Code
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DZ Country
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AL Location
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098 Branch

Branch

(AGENCE OUED AISSI)

City

TIZI-OUZOU

Country Code

DZ

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code BEXADZAL098 — BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE, TIZI-OUZOU

SWIFT code BEXADZAL098 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE in TIZI-OUZOU, Algeria. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE for all outward international remittances from TIZI-OUZOU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BEXADZAL098

The code BEXADZAL098 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeBEXA4 lettersIdentifies BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE as the institution
Country CodeDZ2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Algeria
Location CodeAL2 charsCity/region identifier within Algeria
Branch Code0983 charsIdentifies the specific TIZI-OUZOU branch
Quick Tip: BEXADZAL098 is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code BEXADZAL098

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE account in TIZI-OUZOU, share SWIFT code BEXADZAL098 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE, TIZI-OUZOU must provide SWIFT code BEXADZAL098. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE in TIZI-OUZOU rely on SWIFT code BEXADZAL098 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT BEXADZAL0988 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code BEXADZAL098 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE →

How SWIFT Code BEXADZAL098 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BEXADZAL098 and account number to their bank.
  2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
  3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BEXADZAL098

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BEXADZAL098 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for TIZI-OUZOU only.
  • Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
  • Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Algeria.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BEXADZAL098 directly with BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE's TIZI-OUZOU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against BANQUE EXTERIEURE D'ALGERIE's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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