SWIFT/BIC code ARABEGCXALX
ARABEGCXALX belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABEGCXALX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABEGCX |
| Branch code | ALX |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Alexandria Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Arab Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARAB 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.
- ALX 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 BIC ARABEGCXALX?
ARABEGCXALX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alexandria Branch, a unit of Arab Bank PLC in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ARABEGCXALX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARABEGCXALX against the details from Arab Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in ARABEGCXALX mean?
ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and ALX is the code of the branch Alexandria Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Arab Bank PLC?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Arab Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab Bank PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARABEGCXALX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.