SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAASH

ABRKEGCAASH belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt in The Tenth of Ramadan, Egypt.

ABRKEGCAASH

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeABRKEGCAASH
8-character codeABRKEGCA
Branch codeASH
BankAlbaraka Bank Egypt
Branch10th Ramadan Branch
CityThe Tenth of Ramadan
CountryEgypt

How the Albaraka Bank Egypt SWIFT/BIC works

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.
ASH 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 SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAASH?

ABRKEGCAASH identifies 10th Ramadan Branch, a branch or department of Albaraka Bank Egypt in The Tenth of Ramadan, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in ABRKEGCAASH stand for?

ABRK is the bank code of Albaraka Bank Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the location code and ASH is the code of the department 10th Ramadan Branch.

What happens if I use ABRKEGCAASH incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ABRKEGCAASH with the recipient before sending.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Albaraka Bank Egypt?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAASH, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Can I use ABRKEGCA instead of ABRKEGCAASH?

ABRKEGCA points to the head office of Albaraka Bank Egypt, while ABRKEGCAASH points to 10th Ramadan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ABRKEGCAASH if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Egypt?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.