SWIFT/BIC code AINBEGCAALX
AINBEGCAALX belongs to Arab Investment Bank in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AINBEGCAALX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AINBEGCA |
| Branch code | ALX |
| Bank | Arab Investment Bank |
| Branch | Alexandria Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Arab Investment Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AINB 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.
- ALX 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code AINBEGCAALX?
AINBEGCAALX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alexandria Branch, a unit of Arab Investment Bank in Alexandria, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab Investment Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Arab Investment Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of AINBEGCAALX mean?
AINB is the institution code of Arab Investment Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and ALX is the code of the branch Alexandria Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Arab Investment Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AINBEGCAALX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use AINBEGCA instead of AINBEGCAALX?
AINBEGCA is the main office of Arab Investment Bank, while AINBEGCAALX points to Alexandria Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use AINBEGCAALX if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.