SWIFT Code ATFPAEAD — ARAB TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM, ABU DHABI

About SWIFT Code ATFPAEAD — ARAB TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM, ABU DHABI

SWIFT code ATFPAEAD is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ARAB TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM 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 TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM 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 ATFPAEAD

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ATFPAEAD

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ARAB TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM account in ABU DHABI, share SWIFT code ATFPAEAD 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 TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM, ABU DHABI must provide SWIFT code ATFPAEAD. 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 TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM in ABU DHABI rely on SWIFT code ATFPAEAD 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 TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ARAB TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ARAB TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM →

How SWIFT Code ATFPAEAD Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ATFPAEAD

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ATFPAEAD 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 ATFPAEAD directly with ARAB TRADE FINANCING PROGRAM's ABU DHABI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.