SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXALF
ARAIEGCXALF belongs to Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAIEGCXALF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAIEGCX |
| Branch code | ALF |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Arab African International Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARAI 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.
- ALF 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 ARAIEGCXALF?
ARAIEGCXALF identifies Arab African International Bank, a unit of Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ARAIEGCXALF with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ARAIEGCXALF against the details from Arab African International Bank before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Arab African International Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXALF, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Arab African International Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Arab African International Bank in Egypt?
Many banks 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.
Does Arab African International Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab African International Bank in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Arab African International Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.