SWIFT/BIC code ARABEGCXRMD

ARABEGCXRMD belongs to Arab Bank PLC in The Tenth of Ramadan, Egypt.

ARABEGCXRMD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARABEGCXRMD
8-character codeARABEGCX
Branch codeRMD
BankArab Bank PLC
BranchThe Tenth of Ramadan Branch
CityThe Tenth of Ramadan
CountryEgypt

How the Arab Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
RMD 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 ARABEGCXRMD?

The code ARABEGCXRMD belongs to The Tenth of Ramadan Branch, a branch or department of Arab Bank PLC in The Tenth of Ramadan, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use ARABEGCX instead of ARABEGCXRMD?

ARABEGCX points to the main office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABEGCXRMD points to The Tenth of Ramadan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ARABEGCXRMD if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Arab Bank PLC in Egypt?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of ARABEGCXRMD mean?

ARAB is the institution code of Arab Bank PLC, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and RMD is the code of the branch The Tenth of Ramadan Branch.

Does Arab Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Arab Bank PLC.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Arab Bank PLC?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARABEGCXRMD, 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.

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