SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAFSL
ABRKEGCAFSL belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Giza, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRKEGCAFSL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRKEGCA |
| Branch code | FSL |
| Bank | Albaraka Bank Egypt |
| Branch | King Faisal Branch |
| City | Giza |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- FSL 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 is behind BIC ABRKEGCAFSL?
ABRKEGCAFSL is the SWIFT/BIC code of King Faisal Branch, a branch or department of Albaraka Bank Egypt in Giza, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ABRKEGCA instead of ABRKEGCAFSL?
ABRKEGCA points to the head office of Albaraka Bank Egypt, while ABRKEGCAFSL is King Faisal Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABRKEGCAFSL.
What happens if I use ABRKEGCAFSL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABRKEGCAFSL against the details from Albaraka Bank Egypt before you confirm.
What does each part of ABRKEGCAFSL stand for?
ABRK is the institution code of Albaraka Bank Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and FSL is the code of the department King Faisal Branch.
How long does a transfer to Albaraka Bank Egypt take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Albaraka Bank Egypt have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Albaraka Bank Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Albaraka Bank Egypt.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.