SWIFT/BIC code ARLBEGCACAI
ARLBEGCACAI belongs to Egyptian Arab Land Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARLBEGCACAI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARLBEGCA |
| Branch code | CAI |
| Bank | Egyptian Arab Land Bank |
| Branch | Cairo Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Egyptian Arab Land Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARLB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CAI 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 BIC ARLBEGCACAI?
ARLBEGCACAI identifies Cairo Branch, a unit of Egyptian Arab Land Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Egyptian Arab Land Bank in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Egyptian Arab Land Bank take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use ARLBEGCA instead of ARLBEGCACAI?
ARLBEGCA is the head office of Egyptian Arab Land Bank, while ARLBEGCACAI is Cairo Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ARLBEGCACAI.
What does each part of ARLBEGCACAI stand for?
ARLB is the institution code of Egyptian Arab Land Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and CAI is the code of the department Cairo Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Egyptian Arab Land Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARLBEGCACAI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.