SWIFT Code AFEXSAJ1 — ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE, JEDDAH

About SWIFT Code AFEXSAJ1 — ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE, JEDDAH

SWIFT code AFEXSAJ1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE in JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia. 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 ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE for all outward international remittances from JEDDAH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AFEXSAJ1

The code AFEXSAJ1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AFEXSAJ1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE account in JEDDAH, share SWIFT code AFEXSAJ1 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 ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE, JEDDAH must provide SWIFT code AFEXSAJ1. 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 ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE in JEDDAH rely on SWIFT code AFEXSAJ1 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 ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE →

How SWIFT Code AFEXSAJ1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AFEXSAJ1 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 ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AFEXSAJ1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AFEXSAJ1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for JEDDAH 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 Saudi Arabia.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AFEXSAJ1 directly with ALRAJHI COMMERCIAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE's JEDDAH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.