SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXRMT

ALEXEGCXRMT belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt.

ALEXEGCXRMT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALEXEGCXRMT
8-character codeALEXEGCX
Branch codeRMT
BankBank of Alexandria S A e
BranchCentral Remittances
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

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.
RMT 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 BIC ALEXEGCXRMT?

ALEXEGCXRMT identifies Central Remittances, a unit of Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Bank of Alexandria S A e got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 happens if I enter ALEXEGCXRMT incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALEXEGCXRMT against the details from Bank of Alexandria S A e before sending.

What does each part of ALEXEGCXRMT stand for?

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 RMT identifies the department Central Remittances.

Can I use ALEXEGCX instead of ALEXEGCXRMT?

ALEXEGCX points to the main office of Bank of Alexandria S A e, while ALEXEGCXRMT is Central Remittances. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALEXEGCXRMT.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Alexandria S A e?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXRMT, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.