SWIFT Code BSFRSARIWST — BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI, JEDDAH

About SWIFT Code BSFRSARIWST — BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI, JEDDAH

SWIFT code BSFRSARIWST is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI 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 BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI 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 BSFRSARIWST

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BSFRSARIWST

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI account in JEDDAH, share SWIFT code BSFRSARIWST 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, JEDDAH must provide SWIFT code BSFRSARIWST. 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 JEDDAH rely on SWIFT code BSFRSARIWST 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 BSFRSARIWST Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BSFRSARIWST 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 BSFRSARIWST

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BSFRSARIWST 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 BSFRSARIWST directly with BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI's JEDDAH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.