SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAZHR
ABRKEGCAZHR belongs to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABRKEGCAZHR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABRKEGCA |
| Branch code | ZHR |
| Bank | Albaraka Bank Egypt |
| Branch | Al Azhar 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.
- ZHR 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 ABRKEGCAZHR?
The code ABRKEGCAZHR belongs to Al Azhar Branch, a branch or department of Albaraka Bank Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Albaraka Bank Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABRKEGCAZHR, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use ABRKEGCAZHR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABRKEGCAZHR with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Albaraka Bank Egypt in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in ABRKEGCAZHR 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 ZHR identifies the branch Al Azhar Branch.
Can I use ABRKEGCA instead of ABRKEGCAZHR?
ABRKEGCA is the head office of Albaraka Bank Egypt, while ABRKEGCAZHR is Al Azhar Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABRKEGCAZHR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.