SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXXXX
ALEXEGCXXXX belongs to Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEXEGCXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEXEGCX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Alexandria S A e |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- XXX 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 SWIFT code ALEXEGCXXXX?
ALEXEGCXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bank of Alexandria S A e in Cairo, Egypt. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Alexandria S A e does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Alexandria S A e?
Banks often 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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Alexandria S A e?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Alexandria S A e?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALEXEGCXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ALEXEGCXXXX stand for?
ALEX is the bank code of Bank of Alexandria S A e, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I enter ALEXEGCXXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALEXEGCXXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.