SWIFT Code BSFRSARIEST — BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI, ALKHOBAR

About SWIFT Code BSFRSARIEST — BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI, ALKHOBAR

SWIFT code BSFRSARIEST is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI in ALKHOBAR, 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 BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI for all outward international remittances from ALKHOBAR. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BSFRSARIEST

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BSFRSARIEST

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI account in ALKHOBAR, share SWIFT code BSFRSARIEST 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 BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI, ALKHOBAR must provide SWIFT code BSFRSARIEST. 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 BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI in ALKHOBAR rely on SWIFT code BSFRSARIEST 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 BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI →

How SWIFT Code BSFRSARIEST Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BSFRSARIEST

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BSFRSARIEST uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ALKHOBAR 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 BSFRSARIEST directly with BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI's ALKHOBAR branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.