SWIFT Code IDBLILITHAI — ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD., HAIFA

About SWIFT Code IDBLILITHAI — ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD., HAIFA

SWIFT code IDBLILITHAI is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD. in HAIFA, Israel. 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 ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD. for all outward international remittances from HAIFA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code IDBLILITHAI

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

When to Use SWIFT Code IDBLILITHAI

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD. account in HAIFA, share SWIFT code IDBLILITHAI 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 ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD., HAIFA must provide SWIFT code IDBLILITHAI. 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 ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD. in HAIFA rely on SWIFT code IDBLILITHAI 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 ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LTD. →

How SWIFT Code IDBLILITHAI Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code IDBLILITHAI

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter IDBLILITHAI uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HAIFA 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 Israel.

Data Accuracy

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