SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCACAI
ABRKEGCACAI belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRKEGCACAI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRKEGCA |
| Branch code | CAI |
| Bank | Albaraka Bank Egypt |
| Branch | Garden City 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.
- CAI 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCACAI?
The code ABRKEGCACAI belongs to Garden City Branch, a unit of Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ABRKEGCACAI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABRKEGCACAI with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in ABRKEGCACAI mean?
ABRK is the bank code of Albaraka Bank Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the location code and CAI identifies the department Garden City Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Albaraka Bank Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Albaraka Bank Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCACAI, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ABRKEGCA instead of ABRKEGCACAI?
ABRKEGCA points to the main office of Albaraka Bank Egypt, while ABRKEGCACAI is Garden City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ABRKEGCACAI if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.