SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXACC
ALEXEGCXACC belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEXEGCXACC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEXEGCX |
| Branch code | ACC |
| Bank | Bank of Alexandria S A e |
| Branch | Local Reconciliations |
| 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.
- ACC 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 code ALEXEGCXACC?
ALEXEGCXACC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Local Reconciliations, part of Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
What happens if I use ALEXEGCXACC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALEXEGCXACC against the details from Bank of Alexandria S A e before you confirm.
Can I use ALEXEGCX instead of ALEXEGCXACC?
ALEXEGCX points to the head office of Bank of Alexandria S A e, while ALEXEGCXACC points to Local Reconciliations. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ALEXEGCXACC if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ALEXEGCXACC mean?
ALEX is the institution code of Bank of Alexandria S A e, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and ACC is the code of the department Local Reconciliations.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.