Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Saudi Central Bank / SAMA (Central Bank)?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Saudi Central Bank / SAMA (Central Bank) is SABRSARI. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Saudi Central Bank / SAMA (Central Bank)?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Saudi Central Bank / SAMA (Central Bank), provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code SABRSARI (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Saudi Central Bank / SAMA (Central Bank) a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

No, Saudi Central Bank / SAMA (Central Bank) is not a SEPA member. All international transfers to this bank must be sent as SWIFT wire transfers using BIC code SABRSARI.

Question 4

What does the BIC code SABRSARI mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code SABRSARI: "SABR" is the institution code identifying Saudi Central Bank / SAMA (Central Bank), "SA" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Saudi Arabia, and "RI" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

SABRSARI

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