SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX008
ARIBEGCX008 belongs to Arab International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARIBEGCX008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARIBEGCX |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | Arab International Bank |
| Branch | Mohandiseen Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Arab International Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 008 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 is behind BIC ARIBEGCX008?
ARIBEGCX008 identifies Mohandiseen Branch, a branch or department of Arab International Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ARIBEGCX008 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 008 is the code of the department Mohandiseen Branch.
Can I use ARIBEGCX instead of ARIBEGCX008?
ARIBEGCX points to the head office of Arab International Bank, while ARIBEGCX008 is Mohandiseen Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ARIBEGCX008 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter ARIBEGCX008 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARIBEGCX008 against the details from Arab International Bank before sending.
Has Arab International Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 is the best way to send money to Arab 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.