SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX012
ARIBEGCX012 belongs to Arab International Bank in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARIBEGCX012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARIBEGCX |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Arab International Bank |
| Branch | Sharm El Sheikh Branch |
| City | Sharm El Sheikh |
| 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.
- 012 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 bank is behind SWIFT code ARIBEGCX012?
ARIBEGCX012 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sharm El Sheikh Branch, part of Arab International Bank in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ARIBEGCX012 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ARIBEGCX012 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of ARIBEGCX012 stand for?
ARIB is the institution code of Arab International Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 012 identifies the branch Sharm El Sheikh Branch.
Has Arab International Bank got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Arab International Bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab International Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARIBEGCX012, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use ARIBEGCX instead of ARIBEGCX012?
ARIBEGCX is the head office of Arab International Bank, while ARIBEGCX012 is Sharm El Sheikh Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ARIBEGCX012 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.