SWIFT Code UAEXAEAA — U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE, ABU DHABI

About SWIFT Code UAEXAEAA — U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE, ABU DHABI

SWIFT code UAEXAEAA is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE 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 U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE 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 UAEXAEAA

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

When to Use SWIFT Code UAEXAEAA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE account in ABU DHABI, share SWIFT code UAEXAEAA 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 U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE, ABU DHABI must provide SWIFT code UAEXAEAA. 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 U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE in ABU DHABI rely on SWIFT code UAEXAEAA 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 U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE →

How SWIFT Code UAEXAEAA Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UAEXAEAA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UAEXAEAA 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 UAEXAEAA directly with U.A.E. EXCHANGE CENTRE's ABU DHABI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.