SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXHLP
ARAIEGCXHLP belongs to Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAIEGCXHLP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAIEGCX |
| Branch code | HLP |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- HLP 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 ARAIEGCXHLP?
ARAIEGCXHLP 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Arab African International Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXHLP, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Arab African International Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab African International Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
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.
What happens if I use ARAIEGCXHLP with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARAIEGCXHLP against the details from Arab African International Bank before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.