SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX001
ALEXEGCX001 belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEXEGCX001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEXEGCX |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Bank of Alexandria S A e |
| Branch | Alexandria Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Bank of Alexandria S A e SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALEX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 ALEXEGCX001?
ALEXEGCX001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alexandria Branch, part of Bank of Alexandria S A e in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Alexandria S A e got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Alexandria S A e in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use ALEXEGCX001 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALEXEGCX001 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use ALEXEGCX instead of ALEXEGCX001?
ALEXEGCX points to the main office of Bank of Alexandria S A e, while ALEXEGCX001 is Alexandria Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALEXEGCX001.
What does each part of ALEXEGCX001 mean?
ALEX is the institution code of Bank of Alexandria S A e, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 001 identifies the department Alexandria Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Alexandria S A e?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX001, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.