SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXOPR
ARAIEGCXOPR belongs to Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAIEGCXOPR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAIEGCX |
| Branch code | OPR |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | B.o Dealing Room |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- OPR 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/BIC code ARAIEGCXOPR?
ARAIEGCXOPR is the SWIFT/BIC code of B.o Dealing Room, a unit of Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ARAIEGCX instead of ARAIEGCXOPR?
ARAIEGCX points to the main office of Arab African International Bank, while ARAIEGCXOPR points to B.o Dealing Room. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ARAIEGCXOPR.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab African International Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXOPR, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ARAIEGCXOPR 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 OPR identifies the branch B.o Dealing Room.
How long does a transfer to Arab African International Bank take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Arab African International Bank got 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. 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.