Djibouti: SWIFT/BIC Codes & Payment Info

Overview: Information provided by the Beneficiary: Remitter should obtain all required bank information from the Beneficiary (e.g. SWIFT BIC, account number, and beneficiary bank address).

Country Requirements/Restrictions: Additional Documents: Supporting documentation may be required from the beneficiary to receive credit into the account. An invoice copy may be requested for all payments for goods and services.

Payment Formatting Rules for DJF:

• Ordering Customer (SWIFT MT103 F50): Include account number, full name (no initials), and address of the ordering customer. Use of initials can delay receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
• Beneficiary Customer (SWIFT MT103 F59): Include account number, full name (no initials) and address of the beneficiary customer. Use of initials may delay receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
• Beneficiary Bank (SWIFT MT103 F57): Must include SWIFT BIC with branch identifier (where required), full name, and address of the beneficiary bank. SWIFT BIC is 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters: xxxxDJxx or xxxxDJxxxxx.
• Reason for Payment (SWIFT MT103 F70): Purpose of payment is recommended.

Additional Information: Payments to Dahabshil Bank International are not supported by some large international banks. The local market is closed on Fridays. DJF is a zero-decimal currency.