SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXAML
ALEXEGCXAML belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEXEGCXAML |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEXEGCX |
| Branch code | AML |
| Bank | Bank of Alexandria S A e |
| Branch | Compliance |
| 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.
- AML 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 code ALEXEGCXAML?
ALEXEGCXAML is the SWIFT/BIC code of Compliance, a branch or department of Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ALEXEGCXAML stand for?
ALEX is the bank code of Bank of Alexandria S A e, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and AML is the code of the branch Compliance.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Alexandria S A e?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXAML, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use ALEXEGCXAML with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALEXEGCXAML with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Alexandria S A e?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.