SWIFT Code ALEHAEAD — ALFA EXCHANGE, DUBAI

About SWIFT Code ALEHAEAD — ALFA EXCHANGE, DUBAI

SWIFT code ALEHAEAD is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ALFA EXCHANGE in DUBAI, 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 ALFA EXCHANGE for all outward international remittances from DUBAI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ALEHAEAD

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ALEHAEAD

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ALFA EXCHANGE account in DUBAI, share SWIFT code ALEHAEAD 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 ALFA EXCHANGE, DUBAI must provide SWIFT code ALEHAEAD. 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 ALFA EXCHANGE in DUBAI rely on SWIFT code ALEHAEAD 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 ALFA EXCHANGE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ALFA EXCHANGE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ALFA EXCHANGE →

How SWIFT Code ALEHAEAD Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ALEHAEAD

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ALEHAEAD uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for DUBAI 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 ALEHAEAD directly with ALFA EXCHANGE's DUBAI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.