SWIFT/BIC code AFXMEGCAXXX
AFXMEGCAXXX belongs to African Export Import Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFXMEGCAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFXMEGCA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | African Export Import Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the African Export Import Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFXM 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.
- XXX 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 AFXMEGCAXXX?
The code AFXMEGCAXXX belongs to the headquarters of African Export Import Bank in Cairo, Egypt. It is the code to use when a payment to African Export Import Bank does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to African Export Import Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to African Export Import Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is AFXMEGCA and AFXMEGCAXXX the same code?
Yes. AFXMEGCA is the short version of AFXMEGCAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach African Export Import Bank in Cairo.
What do the letters in AFXMEGCAXXX stand for?
AFXM is the bank code of African Export Import Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at African Export Import Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFXMEGCAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.