SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX003
ALEXEGCX003 belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEXEGCX003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEXEGCX |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | Bank of Alexandria S A e |
| Branch | Sherif Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Bank of Alexandria S A e SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 003 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX003?
ALEXEGCX003 identifies Sherif Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ALEXEGCX003 mean?
ALEX is the institution code of Bank of Alexandria S A e, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 003 identifies the department Sherif Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Alexandria S A e?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use ALEXEGCX003 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ALEXEGCX003 with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Alexandria S A e?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX003, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Bank of Alexandria S A e got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Alexandria S A e in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.