SAFBDJJD — SABA AFRICAN BANK AS
SAFBDJJD is the SWIFT/BIC code for SABA AFRICAN BANK AS in DJIBOUTI, Djibouti — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SAFBDJJD is the SWIFT/BIC code for SABA AFRICAN BANK AS in DJIBOUTI, Djibouti. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SABA AFRICAN BANK AS |
| Country | Djibouti (DJ) |
| Location Code | JD |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SAFBDJJD belong to?
The SWIFT code SAFBDJJD identifies SABA AFRICAN BANK AS in DJIBOUTI, Djibouti. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SAFBDJJD mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SAFBDJJD are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SAFB) represent the bank code for SABA AFRICAN BANK AS; characters 5-6 (DJ) indicate the country code for Djibouti; characters 7-8 (JD) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SAFBDJJD active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SAFBDJJD is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'JD' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SAFBDJJD instead of SAFBDJJD?
Yes. The 8-character code SAFBDJJD represents the primary headquarters of SABA AFRICAN BANK AS. The 11-character code SAFBDJJD targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SAFBDJJD (or SAFBDJJDXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SAFBDJJD?
The physical address registered for SAFBDJJD is: FLOOR 1, SABA BANK BUILDING, MOHAMED KAMEL, SALINES OUEST, 77101, DJIBOUTI, Djibouti. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).