SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXWUN
ARAIEGCXWUN belongs to Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAIEGCXWUN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAIEGCX |
| Branch code | WUN |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | Wester Union |
| 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.
- WUN 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 is behind SWIFT code ARAIEGCXWUN?
ARAIEGCXWUN identifies Wester Union, 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.
What happens if I use ARAIEGCXWUN incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ARAIEGCXWUN against the details from Arab African International Bank before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab African International Bank in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use ARAIEGCX instead of ARAIEGCXWUN?
ARAIEGCX is the main office of Arab African International Bank, while ARAIEGCXWUN points to Wester Union. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ARAIEGCXWUN.
What do the letters in ARAIEGCXWUN 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 WUN is the code of the department Wester Union.
Does Arab African International Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab African International Bank in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.