SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXXXX
ARAIEGCXXXX belongs to Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAIEGCXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAIEGCX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXXXX?
ARAIEGCXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Arab African International Bank.
What does each part of ARAIEGCXXXX stand for?
ARAI is the bank code of Arab African International Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Is ARAIEGCX and ARAIEGCXXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ARAIEGCX is the short version of ARAIEGCXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Arab African International Bank in Cairo.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab African International Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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.
How long does a transfer to Arab African International Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.