SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXCOL
ARAIEGCXCOL belongs to Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAIEGCXCOL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAIEGCX |
| Branch code | COL |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | Documentary Collections |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Arab African International Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- COL 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 SWIFT code ARAIEGCXCOL?
ARAIEGCXCOL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Documentary Collections, a branch or department of Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Arab African International Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXCOL, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Arab African International Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab African International Bank in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Arab African International Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in ARAIEGCXCOL mean?
ARAI is the bank code of Arab African International Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and COL is the code of the department Documentary Collections.
What happens if I enter ARAIEGCXCOL with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ARAIEGCXCOL against the details from Arab African International Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.