SWIFT Code IPOAILIJ — ISRAEL POSTAL BANK, JERUSALEM

About SWIFT Code IPOAILIJ — ISRAEL POSTAL BANK, JERUSALEM

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

How to Read SWIFT Code IPOAILIJ

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

When to Use SWIFT Code IPOAILIJ

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ISRAEL POSTAL BANK account in JERUSALEM, share SWIFT code IPOAILIJ 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 POSTAL BANK, JERUSALEM must provide SWIFT code IPOAILIJ. 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 POSTAL BANK in JERUSALEM rely on SWIFT code IPOAILIJ 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 POSTAL BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ISRAEL POSTAL BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ISRAEL POSTAL BANK →

How SWIFT Code IPOAILIJ Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code IPOAILIJ

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter IPOAILIJ uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for JERUSALEM 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 IPOAILIJ directly with ISRAEL POSTAL BANK's JERUSALEM branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.