First Abu Dhabi Bank SWIFT Code: NBADAEAA

First Abu Dhabi Bank SWIFT Code: NBADAEAA

The SWIFT/BIC code for First Abu Dhabi Bank is NBADAEAA. NBAD identifies the bank (from its predecessor National Bank of Abu Dhabi), AE stands for the United Arab Emirates, and AA is the Abu Dhabi location code. This code handles international wire transfers to FAB accounts.

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) was formed in 2017 from the merger of National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and First Gulf Bank (FGB), creating the UAE's largest bank by assets. FAB has over $300 billion in total assets and operates in 19 countries.

AED Transfers and UAE Banking

The UAE dirham (AED) is pegged to the US dollar at AED 3.6725 per USD. Like the Qatari riyal, this peg eliminates currency risk for USD-AED transfers. FAB is a primary clearing bank for AED-denominated international payments.

Wire transfers to FAB in AED or USD settle within 1 business day. The bank supports over 50 currencies for incoming wires. FAB also participates in the UAE's Instant Payment Platform (IPP) for domestic AED transfers.

FAB's Sovereign Wealth and Institutional Role

FAB serves as a key banking partner for Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds, including ADIA (Abu Dhabi Investment Authority), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. The bank processes a high volume of institutional investment-related wires — fund allocations, real estate acquisitions, and private equity capital calls.

FAB is also a major player in Islamic banking (Sharia-compliant finance) and offers both conventional and Islamic wire transfer services. The bank's corporate division handles trade finance for the UAE's oil, gas, and construction sectors.

How Slash fits in

Slash tracks international wires across your UAE and Middle Eastern banking relationships. Payments through FAB are logged in real time, with automatic categorization for investment, trade, and treasury-related transfers.