SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX004
ALEXEGCX004 belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEXEGCX004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEXEGCX |
| Branch code | 004 |
| Bank | Bank of Alexandria S A e |
| Branch | Muski Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Bank of Alexandria S A e SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 004 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX004?
The code ALEXEGCX004 belongs to Muski Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ALEXEGCX004 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALEXEGCX004 against the details from Bank of Alexandria S A e before sending.
Does Bank of Alexandria S A e have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Alexandria S A e in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Alexandria S A e.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Alexandria S A e?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX004, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Alexandria S A e take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use ALEXEGCX instead of ALEXEGCX004?
ALEXEGCX is the head office of Bank of Alexandria S A e, while ALEXEGCX004 is Muski Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALEXEGCX004.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.