SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCATKY
ABRKEGCATKY belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Giza, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRKEGCATKY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRKEGCA |
| Branch code | TKY |
| Bank | Albaraka Bank Egypt |
| Branch | Test Key Department |
| City | Giza |
| Country | Egypt |
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.
- TKY 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCATKY?
The code ABRKEGCATKY belongs to Test Key Department, part of Albaraka Bank Egypt in Giza, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ABRKEGCA instead of ABRKEGCATKY?
ABRKEGCA points to the head office of Albaraka Bank Egypt, while ABRKEGCATKY points to Test Key Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ABRKEGCATKY if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use ABRKEGCATKY with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABRKEGCATKY with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Albaraka Bank Egypt take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of ABRKEGCATKY mean?
ABRK is the institution code of Albaraka Bank Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and TKY identifies the branch Test Key Department.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Albaraka Bank Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCATKY, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.