SWIFT Code FGBMAEAA — FIRST GULF BANK, ABU DHABI

About SWIFT Code FGBMAEAA — FIRST GULF BANK, ABU DHABI

SWIFT code FGBMAEAA is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FIRST GULF 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 FIRST GULF 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 FGBMAEAA

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

When to Use SWIFT Code FGBMAEAA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FIRST GULF BANK account in ABU DHABI, share SWIFT code FGBMAEAA 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 FIRST GULF BANK, ABU DHABI must provide SWIFT code FGBMAEAA. 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 FIRST GULF BANK in ABU DHABI rely on SWIFT code FGBMAEAA 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 FIRST GULF BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FIRST GULF BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FIRST GULF BANK →

How SWIFT Code FGBMAEAA Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FGBMAEAA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FGBMAEAA 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 FGBMAEAA directly with FIRST GULF BANK's ABU DHABI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.