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Jordan SWIFT/BIC code validator
How the SWIFT/BIC code format works
- Format
- 8 or 11-character bank identifier code, country code JO in positions 5-6
- Example
- ARABJOAX
Things to watch for
- Structure: 4-letter bank code + JO (country) + 2-character location code, plus an optional 3-character branch code
- An 8-character code (or one ending XXX) refers to the bank's head office in Amman — nearly every major bank shares AX as the location code
- No checksum digit — this is a format check only; it confirms positions 5-6 read JO, not that the bank or branch actually exists
^[A-Z]{4}JO[A-Z0-9]{2}([A-Z0-9]{3})?$A Jordanian SWIFT/BIC code identifies the bank on an international wire transfer into or out of Jordan, working alongside the domestic Jordanian IBAN that identifies the account itself. Every Jordanian BIC has JO fixed at positions 5-6, right after the 4-letter bank code, and the country’s largest banks — including the region’s oldest bank, Arab Bank — all anchor their SWIFT head office in Amman.
Major Jordanian bank BIC prefixes
| Bank | BIC | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arab Bank | ARABJOAX | Amman |
| Housing Bank for Trade and Finance | HBHOJOAX | Amman |
| Bank of Jordan | BJORJOAX | Amman |
How this validator works
This tool checks that the code is 8 or 11 characters, the first 4 characters are letters, positions 5-6 read JO, and the remaining characters follow the letter-or-digit pattern for the location and branch segments — entirely in your browser, with nothing sent to a server.
What a pass doesn’t tell you
A pass confirms the code fits the Jordanian BIC pattern, not that ARAB, HBHO, or BJOR still names an operating bank, or that the branch suffix is current. A BIC has no checksum digit, so a fabricated code that matches the shape still passes.
Scope: format validation only. A correctly formatted BIC says nothing about whether the accompanying Jordanian IBAN entered on the same form is valid.
SWIFT/BIC code FAQ
What's the SWIFT code format for a Jordanian bank?
A Jordanian BIC is 8 or 11 characters: a 4-letter bank code, JO fixed at positions 5-6, a 2-character location code, and an optional 3-character branch code — for example ARABJOAX for Arab Bank.
Why do most Jordanian BICs end in AX?
AX is the SWIFT location code for Amman, Jordan's capital and financial centre — nearly every major Jordanian bank registers its head office there.
Does an 8-character code work for a Jordanian bank?
Yes — the 8-character BIC and its 11-character form ending XXX both identify the same head office and are accepted interchangeably on wire instructions.