SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXSEC
ARAIEGCXSEC belongs to Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAIEGCXSEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAIEGCX |
| Branch code | SEC |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | Custody |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Arab African International Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SEC 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 ARAIEGCXSEC?
ARAIEGCXSEC identifies Custody, part 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 use ARAIEGCXSEC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ARAIEGCXSEC against the details from Arab African International Bank before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab African International Bank?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Has Arab African International Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab African International Bank in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in ARAIEGCXSEC stand for?
ARAI is the bank code of Arab African International Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and SEC is the code of the branch Custody.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab African International Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXSEC, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.