SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXLGC
ALEXEGCXLGC belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEXEGCXLGC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEXEGCX |
| Branch code | LGC |
| Bank | Bank of Alexandria S A e |
| Branch | Letters of Gurantee Cairo |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- LGC 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 uses SWIFT code ALEXEGCXLGC?
ALEXEGCXLGC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Letters of Gurantee Cairo, 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.
Can I use ALEXEGCX instead of ALEXEGCXLGC?
ALEXEGCX is the head office of Bank of Alexandria S A e, while ALEXEGCXLGC points to Letters of Gurantee Cairo. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALEXEGCXLGC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in ALEXEGCXLGC 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 LGC identifies the department Letters of Gurantee Cairo.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Alexandria S A e take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Bank of Alexandria S A e got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.