SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX005
ALEXEGCX005 belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEXEGCX005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEXEGCX |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Bank of Alexandria S A e |
| Branch | Investment Department |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- 005 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 code ALEXEGCX005?
The code ALEXEGCX005 belongs to Investment Department, a unit 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 ALEXEGCX005 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ALEXEGCX005 against the details from Bank of Alexandria S A e before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Alexandria S A e?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of ALEXEGCX005 stand for?
ALEX is the institution code of Bank of Alexandria S A e, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 005 is the code of the department Investment Department.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Alexandria S A e?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCX005, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Alexandria S A e?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.