SWIFT/BIC code ARLBEGCAHIL
ARLBEGCAHIL belongs to Egyptian Arab Land Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARLBEGCAHIL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARLBEGCA |
| Branch code | HIL |
| Bank | Egyptian Arab Land Bank |
| Branch | Heliopolic 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.
- HIL 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/BIC code ARLBEGCAHIL?
The code ARLBEGCAHIL belongs to Heliopolic Branch, part of Egyptian Arab Land Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Egyptian Arab Land Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 27 SWIFT/BIC codes for Egyptian Arab Land Bank in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Egyptian Arab Land Bank in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Can I use ARLBEGCA instead of ARLBEGCAHIL?
ARLBEGCA is the head office of Egyptian Arab Land Bank, while ARLBEGCAHIL points to Heliopolic Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ARLBEGCAHIL if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Egyptian Arab Land Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Egyptian Arab Land Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARLBEGCAHIL, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.