SWIFT Code BIBIIQB1 — BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT, BAGHDAD

About SWIFT Code BIBIIQB1 — BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT, BAGHDAD

SWIFT code BIBIIQB1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT in BAGHDAD, Iraq. 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 BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT for all outward international remittances from BAGHDAD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BIBIIQB1

The code BIBIIQB1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BIBIIQB1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT account in BAGHDAD, share SWIFT code BIBIIQB1 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 BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT, BAGHDAD must provide SWIFT code BIBIIQB1. 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 BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT in BAGHDAD rely on SWIFT code BIBIIQB1 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 BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT →

How SWIFT Code BIBIIQB1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BIBIIQB1 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 BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BIBIIQB1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BIBIIQB1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BAGHDAD 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 Iraq.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BIBIIQB1 directly with BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT's BAGHDAD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.