SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCASFM
ABRKEGCASFM belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRKEGCASFM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRKEGCA |
| Branch code | SFM |
| Bank | Albaraka Bank Egypt |
| Branch | Sant Fatima 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.
- SFM 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 ABRKEGCASFM?
ABRKEGCASFM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sant Fatima Branch, a branch or department of Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Albaraka Bank Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCASFM, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter ABRKEGCASFM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ABRKEGCASFM against the details from Albaraka Bank Egypt before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Albaraka Bank Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Albaraka Bank Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of ABRKEGCASFM 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 SFM identifies the department Sant Fatima Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.