SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXFID
ALEXEGCXFID belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEXEGCXFID |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEXEGCX |
| Branch code | FID |
| Bank | Bank of Alexandria S A e |
| Branch | Financial Institutions |
| 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.
- FID 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/BIC code ALEXEGCXFID?
ALEXEGCXFID is the SWIFT/BIC code of Financial Institutions, part of Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Alexandria S A e?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXFID, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Alexandria S A e take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use ALEXEGCX instead of ALEXEGCXFID?
ALEXEGCX points to the main office of Bank of Alexandria S A e, while ALEXEGCXFID is Financial Institutions. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALEXEGCXFID.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Alexandria S A e.
What does each part of ALEXEGCXFID mean?
ALEX is the bank 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 FID is the code of the department Financial Institutions.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.