What is the SWIFT code for Amhara Bank?

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

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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.

AMHRETAAXXX

Amhara Bank S.C. BIC/SWIFT Code

SWIFT Code Detail

Use these bank details for an international transfer to Ethiopia.

Branch Name: Amhara Bank S.C.
Branch Address: Contact the receiving bank for the current branch address.
Branch Code: AMHRETAAXXX
City: Addis Ababa

AMHRETAAXXX

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About Amhara Bank

Amhara Bank’s SWIFT code is AMHRETAA, also listed on the National Bank of Ethiopia banks directory. Use the head-office form for international wires unless instructed otherwise.

Legal Name: Amhara Bank S.C.
Names and search terms: Amhara · AMHRETAA
Website: https://www.amharabank.com.et/

Compare other Ethiopian institutions in the same category, including their primary SWIFT code and city.

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Addis Ababa
SWIFT/BIC
CBETETAAXXX
Awash Bank
Addis Ababa
SWIFT/BIC
AWINETAAXXX
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SWIFT/BIC
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SWIFT/BIC
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Related institutions and primary SWIFT/BIC codes
Bank	City	SWIFT/BIC
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia	Addis Ababa	`CBETETAAXXX`
Awash Bank	Addis Ababa	`AWINETAAXXX`
Dashen Bank	Addis Ababa	`DASHETAAXXX`
Bank of Abyssinia	Addis Ababa	`ABYSETAAXXX`
Wegagen Bank	Addis Ababa	`WEGAETAAXXX`
Hibret Bank	Addis Ababa	`UNTDETAAXXX`

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated 2026-07-14. Sources: National Bank of Ethiopia — banks.

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.