SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAABS
ABRKEGCAABS belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRKEGCAABS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRKEGCA |
| Branch code | ABS |
| Bank | Albaraka Bank Egypt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Albaraka Bank Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABRK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ABS Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAABS?
The code ABRKEGCAABS belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt, part of Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ABRKEGCAABS stand for?
ABRK is the institution code of Albaraka Bank Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the location code and ABS is the code of the department Albaraka Bank Egypt.
Has Albaraka Bank Egypt got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Albaraka Bank Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Albaraka Bank Egypt.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Albaraka Bank Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Albaraka Bank Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAABS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.