SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX005
ARIBEGCX005 belongs to Arab International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARIBEGCX005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARIBEGCX |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Arab International Bank |
| Branch | Heliopolice Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Arab International Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARIB 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.
- 005 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 BIC ARIBEGCX005?
The code ARIBEGCX005 belongs to Heliopolice Branch, part of Arab International Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ARIBEGCX005 stand for?
ARIB is the institution code of Arab International Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 005 is the code of the branch Heliopolice Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab International Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX005, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Arab International Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Arab International Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab International Bank in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter ARIBEGCX005 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ARIBEGCX005 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.