SWIFT/BIC code ARABEGCXCAI
ARABEGCXCAI belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABEGCXCAI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABEGCX |
| Branch code | CAI |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cairo Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Arab Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- CAI 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ARABEGCXCAI?
The code ARABEGCXCAI belongs to Cairo Branch, a branch or department of Arab Bank PLC in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Arab Bank PLC?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab Bank PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARABEGCXCAI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter ARABEGCXCAI with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ARABEGCXCAI against the details from Arab Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of ARABEGCXCAI mean?
ARAB is the institution code of Arab Bank PLC, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and CAI identifies the branch Cairo Branch.
Does Arab Bank PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Arab Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.