Do I need a SWIFT code to send money to Algeria?

Yes. An international payment to a bank in Algeria needs the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code together with the beneficiary’s account number.

The bank has several codes. Which one do I use?

Use the code the beneficiary gave you. If you only know the bank, the head-office code (8 characters, or 11 ending in XXX) is accepted for international payments.

Does Algeria use IBAN?

No. Payments to Algeria use the local account number with the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code.

SWIFT codes

SWIFT/BIC codes in Algeria

7 institutions and 7 codes for Algeria in our directory. Pick a bank to see its head-office and branch codes.

Paying into Algeria

Local currency
DZD
Banks closed
Friday – Saturday
Holidays and value dates →
IBAN
Not used — account number + SWIFT

All banks in Algeria

ARAB BANKARABDZAL · 1 code

BANQUE D'ALGERIEBALGDZAL · 1 code BANQUE EXTÉRIEURE D'ALGÉRIEBEXADZAL · 1 code BNP PARIBAS EL DJAZAÏRBNPADZAL · 1 code

CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONCITIDZAL · 1 code

SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE ALGÉRIESOGEDZAL · 1 code

TÜRKIYE CUMHURIYETI ZIRAAT BANKASI ANONIM ŞIRKETITCZBDZAL · 1 code

Questions

Do I need a SWIFT code to send money to Algeria?: Yes. An international payment to a bank in Algeria needs the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code together with the beneficiary’s account number.
The bank has several codes. Which one do I use?: Use the code the beneficiary gave you. If you only know the bank, the head-office code (8 characters, or 11 ending in XXX) is accepted for international payments.
Does Algeria use IBAN?: No. Payments to Algeria use the local account number with the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code.

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About this data

Codes are checked against our directory of banks on TrillioniPay corridors. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary’s bank before sending a payment.

Institution names and addresses: Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) LEI data, available under CC0. The address is the legal entity’s registered or head-office address, which can differ from the office SWIFT lists.

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