SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAAKD
ABRKEGCAAKD belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRKEGCAAKD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRKEGCA |
| Branch code | AKD |
| Bank | Albaraka Bank Egypt |
| Branch | Akkad Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- AKD 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
Which bank is behind BIC ABRKEGCAAKD?
ABRKEGCAAKD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Akkad Branch, part of Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Albaraka Bank Egypt take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Albaraka Bank Egypt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Albaraka Bank Egypt in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Albaraka Bank Egypt.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Albaraka Bank Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAAKD, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use ABRKEGCA instead of ABRKEGCAAKD?
ABRKEGCA points to the head office of Albaraka Bank Egypt, while ABRKEGCAAKD points to Akkad Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ABRKEGCAAKD if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ABRKEGCAAKD stand for?
ABRK is the institution code of Albaraka Bank Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the location code and AKD identifies the branch Akkad Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.