SWIFT Code EFKSSAR1 — EFG-HERMES KSA, RIYADH

About SWIFT Code EFKSSAR1 — EFG-HERMES KSA, RIYADH

SWIFT code EFKSSAR1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for EFG-HERMES KSA in RIYADH, 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 EFG-HERMES KSA for all outward international remittances from RIYADH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code EFKSSAR1

The code EFKSSAR1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code EFKSSAR1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your EFG-HERMES KSA account in RIYADH, share SWIFT code EFKSSAR1 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 EFG-HERMES KSA, RIYADH must provide SWIFT code EFKSSAR1. 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 EFG-HERMES KSA in RIYADH rely on SWIFT code EFKSSAR1 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 EFG-HERMES KSA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for EFG-HERMES KSA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for EFG-HERMES KSA →

How SWIFT Code EFKSSAR1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code EFKSSAR1 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 EFG-HERMES KSA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: EFG-HERMES KSA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code EFKSSAR1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter EFKSSAR1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for RIYADH 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 EFKSSAR1 directly with EFG-HERMES KSA's RIYADH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.