SWIFT/BIC code ARABEGCXSHO
ARABEGCXSHO belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABEGCXSHO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABEGCX |
| Branch code | SHO |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Shoubra Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- SHO 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 BIC ARABEGCXSHO?
ARABEGCXSHO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shoubra Branch, a unit of Arab Bank PLC in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ARABEGCXSHO with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ARABEGCXSHO with the recipient before sending.
Can I use ARABEGCX instead of ARABEGCXSHO?
ARABEGCX points to the head office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABEGCXSHO points to Shoubra Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ARABEGCXSHO if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab Bank PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARABEGCXSHO, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
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 the letters in ARABEGCXSHO stand for?
ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and SHO is the code of the branch Shoubra Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.