SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX009
ARIBEGCX009 belongs to Arab International Bank in 6th of October, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARIBEGCX009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARIBEGCX |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Arab International Bank |
| Branch | 6th of October |
| City | 6th of October |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Arab International Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 009 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/BIC code ARIBEGCX009?
The code ARIBEGCX009 belongs to 6th of October, a branch or department of Arab International Bank in 6th of October, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Arab International Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab International Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX009, 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 ARIBEGCX009 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARIBEGCX009 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use ARIBEGCX instead of ARIBEGCX009?
ARIBEGCX points to the head office of Arab International Bank, while ARIBEGCX009 is 6th of October. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ARIBEGCX009.
What does each part of ARIBEGCX009 mean?
ARIB is the bank code of Arab International Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 009 is the code of the branch 6th of October.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.