SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXOCT
ARAIEGCXOCT belongs to Arab African International Bank in 6th of October, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAIEGCXOCT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAIEGCX |
| Branch code | OCT |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | 6th October Branch |
| City | 6th of October |
| 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.
- OCT 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 branch uses SWIFT code ARAIEGCXOCT?
The code ARAIEGCXOCT belongs to 6th October Branch, part of Arab African International Bank in 6th of October, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ARAIEGCXOCT with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ARAIEGCXOCT against the details from Arab African International Bank before sending.
What do the letters in ARAIEGCXOCT stand for?
ARAI is the bank code of Arab African International Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and OCT is the code of the department 6th October Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab African International Bank in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Arab African International Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Arab African International Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab African International Bank in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.