SWIFT Code ARAIAEADAUH — ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK, ABU DHABI

About SWIFT Code ARAIAEADAUH — ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK, ABU DHABI

SWIFT code ARAIAEADAUH is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK 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 ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK 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 ARAIAEADAUH

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ARAIAEADAUH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK account in ABU DHABI, share SWIFT code ARAIAEADAUH 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 ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK, ABU DHABI must provide SWIFT code ARAIAEADAUH. 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 ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK in ABU DHABI rely on SWIFT code ARAIAEADAUH 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 ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK →

How SWIFT Code ARAIAEADAUH Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ARAIAEADAUH

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ARAIAEADAUH 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 ARAIAEADAUH directly with ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK's ABU DHABI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.