What is the SWIFT code for Sidama Bank?

The primary SWIFT/BIC code for Sidama Bank in Ethiopia is SDMAETAA (also written SDMAETAAXXX 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.

SDMAETAAXXX

Sidama Bank S.C. BIC/SWIFT Code

SWIFT Code Detail

Use these bank details for an international transfer to Ethiopia.

Branch Name: Sidama Bank S.C.
Branch Address: Contact the receiving bank for the current branch address.
Branch Code: SDMAETAAXXX
City: Hawassa

SDMAETAAXXX

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About Sidama Bank

Sidama Bank is listed with SWIFT SDMAETAA and a Hawassa registry city on public directories and NBE materials. Regional branding matters for local SEO; the BIC remains the wire identifier.

Legal Name: Sidama Bank S.C.
Names and search terms: Sidama · SDMAETAA
Website: https://www.sidamabanksc.com/

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

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
SWIFT/BIC
CBETETAAXXX
Awash Bank
Addis Ababa
SWIFT/BIC
AWINETAAXXX
Dashen Bank
Addis Ababa
SWIFT/BIC
DASHETAAXXX
Bank of Abyssinia
Addis Ababa
SWIFT/BIC
ABYSETAAXXX
Wegagen Bank
Addis Ababa
SWIFT/BIC
WEGAETAAXXX
Hibret Bank
Addis Ababa
SWIFT/BIC
UNTDETAAXXX

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.