What is the SWIFT code for National Bank of Ethiopia?

The primary SWIFT/BIC code for National Bank of Ethiopia in Ethiopia is NBETETAA (also written NBETETAAXXX for the head office). Always confirm the code with the bank or recipient before sending a time-critical wire.

Does Ethiopia use IBAN?

IBAN is not rolled out across all Ethiopian accounts. Use the beneficiary details supplied by the receiving bank, which commonly include a local account number, account name, bank name, and SWIFT/BIC code.

NBETETAAXXX

National Bank of Ethiopia BIC/SWIFT Code

SWIFT Code Detail

Use these bank details for an international transfer to Ethiopia.

Branch Name: National Bank of Ethiopia
Branch Address: Sudan Street
Branch Code: NBETETAAXXX
City: Addis Ababa

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About National Bank of Ethiopia

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) is the central bank. NBETETAA is corroborated by current BIC directories, but NBE is not a general retail-remittance destination; confirm any institutional payment instruction directly with NBE.

Legal Name: National Bank of Ethiopia
Names and search terms: NBE · NBETETAA · Ethiopian central bank
Website: https://nbe.gov.et/

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated 2026-07-14. Sources: National Bank of Ethiopia; Wise SWIFT/BIC codes — Ethiopia; bank.codes Ethiopia SWIFT list (Wise-owned).

SWIFT/BIC codes are published for informational use. Verify.ET is not a bank and does not process international wires. Always confirm the correct code with the receiving bank or recipient before sending a time-critical payment. Directory data may lag official SWIFT network updates.