SWIFT/BIC code AINBEGCAHEL
AINBEGCAHEL belongs to Arab Investment Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AINBEGCAHEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AINBEGCA |
| Branch code | HEL |
| Bank | Arab Investment Bank |
| Branch | Heliopolis Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- HEL 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 AINBEGCAHEL?
The code AINBEGCAHEL belongs to Heliopolis Branch, a branch or department of Arab Investment Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Arab Investment Bank in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Does Arab Investment Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Investment Bank in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Arab Investment Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab Investment Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AINBEGCAHEL, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use AINBEGCA instead of AINBEGCAHEL?
AINBEGCA is the head office of Arab Investment Bank, while AINBEGCAHEL is Heliopolis Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use AINBEGCAHEL 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.