SWIFT Code ARUBAWAX — ARUBA BANK, LTD, ORANJESTAD

About SWIFT Code ARUBAWAX — ARUBA BANK, LTD, ORANJESTAD

SWIFT code ARUBAWAX is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ARUBA BANK, LTD in ORANJESTAD, Aruba. 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 ARUBA BANK, LTD for all outward international remittances from ORANJESTAD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ARUBAWAX

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ARUBAWAX

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ARUBA BANK, LTD account in ORANJESTAD, share SWIFT code ARUBAWAX 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 ARUBA BANK, LTD, ORANJESTAD must provide SWIFT code ARUBAWAX. 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 ARUBA BANK, LTD in ORANJESTAD rely on SWIFT code ARUBAWAX for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ARUBA BANK, LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ARUBA BANK, LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ARUBA BANK, LTD →

How SWIFT Code ARUBAWAX Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ARUBAWAX 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 ARUBA BANK, LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ARUBA BANK, LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ARUBAWAX

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ARUBAWAX uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ORANJESTAD 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 Aruba.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ARUBAWAX directly with ARUBA BANK, LTD's ORANJESTAD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.