SWIFT Code ADINAEAA — ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY, ABU DHABI

About SWIFT Code ADINAEAA — ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY, ABU DHABI

SWIFT code ADINAEAA is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY in ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates. 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 ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY for all outward international remittances from ABU DHABI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ADINAEAA

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ADINAEAA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY account in ABU DHABI, share SWIFT code ADINAEAA 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 ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY, ABU DHABI must provide SWIFT code ADINAEAA. 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 ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY in ABU DHABI rely on SWIFT code ADINAEAA 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 ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY →

How SWIFT Code ADINAEAA Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ADINAEAA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ADINAEAA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ABU DHABI 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 United Arab Emirates.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ADINAEAA directly with ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY's ABU DHABI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.