SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX006
ARIBEGCX006 belongs to Arab International Bank in Port Said, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARIBEGCX006 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARIBEGCX |
| Branch code | 006 |
| Bank | Arab International Bank |
| Branch | Port Said Branch |
| City | Port Said |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 006 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX006?
The code ARIBEGCX006 belongs to Port Said Branch, part of Arab International Bank in Port Said, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ARIBEGCX006 mean?
ARIB is the institution code of Arab International Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 006 is the code of the department Port Said Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Arab International Bank in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab International Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Arab International Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX006, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use ARIBEGCX006 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ARIBEGCX006 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.