SWIFT/BIC code BCBIEGCX003
BCBIEGCX003 belongs to Attijariwafa Bank Egypt S.a.e in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCBIEGCX003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCBIEGCX |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | Attijariwafa Bank Egypt S.a.e |
| Branch | Alexandria Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Attijariwafa Bank Egypt S.a.e SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCBI 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.
- 003 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCBIEGCX003?
BCBIEGCX003 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alexandria Branch, a branch or department of Attijariwafa Bank Egypt S.a.e in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BCBIEGCX003 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCBIEGCX003 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Attijariwafa Bank Egypt S.a.e have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Attijariwafa Bank Egypt S.a.e in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BCBIEGCX003 stand for?
BCBI is the bank code of Attijariwafa Bank Egypt S.a.e, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 003 is the code of the branch Alexandria Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Attijariwafa Bank Egypt S.a.e?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BCBIEGCX instead of BCBIEGCX003?
BCBIEGCX is the head office of Attijariwafa Bank Egypt S.a.e, while BCBIEGCX003 is Alexandria Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCBIEGCX003 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.