SWIFT/BIC code BMISEGCXALX
BMISEGCXALX belongs to Banque Misr in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BMISEGCXALX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BMISEGCX |
| Branch code | ALX |
| Bank | Banque Misr |
| Branch | Borg El-Selsela |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque Misr SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BMIS 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.
- ALX 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 uses SWIFT code BMISEGCXALX?
BMISEGCXALX identifies Borg El-Selsela, a unit of Banque Misr in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BMISEGCXALX stand for?
BMIS is the bank code of Banque Misr, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and ALX is the code of the branch Borg El-Selsela.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Misr?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Banque Misr got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Misr in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Misr in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BMISEGCX instead of BMISEGCXALX?
BMISEGCX is the head office of Banque Misr, while BMISEGCXALX is Borg El-Selsela. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BMISEGCXALX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.