SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAFSB
ABRKEGCAFSB belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRKEGCAFSB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRKEGCA |
| Branch code | FSB |
| Bank | Albaraka Bank Egypt |
| Branch | 5th Settlement Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Albaraka Bank Egypt SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- FSB 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 ABRKEGCAFSB?
ABRKEGCAFSB is the SWIFT/BIC code of 5th Settlement Branch, part of Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ABRKEGCAFSB mean?
ABRK is the bank code of Albaraka Bank Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and FSB identifies the branch 5th Settlement Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Albaraka Bank Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Albaraka Bank Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAFSB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Albaraka Bank Egypt have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 happens if I use ABRKEGCAFSB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABRKEGCAFSB against the details from Albaraka Bank Egypt before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.