SWIFT/BIC code AINBEGCASHB
AINBEGCASHB belongs to Arab Investment Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AINBEGCASHB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AINBEGCA |
| Branch code | SHB |
| Bank | Arab Investment Bank |
| Branch | Shoubra 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.
- SHB 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 SWIFT/BIC code AINBEGCASHB?
The code AINBEGCASHB belongs to Shoubra Branch, part of Arab Investment Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in AINBEGCASHB stand for?
AINB is the institution code of Arab Investment Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the location code and SHB identifies the branch Shoubra Branch.
How long does a transfer to Arab Investment Bank take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab Investment Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AINBEGCASHB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter AINBEGCASHB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AINBEGCASHB against the details from Arab Investment Bank before you confirm.
Can I use AINBEGCA instead of AINBEGCASHB?
AINBEGCA points to the main office of Arab Investment Bank, while AINBEGCASHB is Shoubra Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AINBEGCASHB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.