SWIFT/BIC code CBEGEGCAALX
CBEGEGCAALX belongs to Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBEGEGCAALX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBEGEGCA |
| Branch code | ALX |
| Bank | Central Bank of Egypt Cairo |
| Branch | Cbe Alexandria Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Central Bank of Egypt Cairo SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBEG 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.
- 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CBEGEGCAALX?
CBEGEGCAALX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cbe Alexandria Branch, a unit of Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Alexandria, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CBEGEGCAALX mean?
CBEG is the institution code of Central Bank of Egypt Cairo, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and ALX identifies the branch Cbe Alexandria Branch.
Can I use CBEGEGCA instead of CBEGEGCAALX?
CBEGEGCA is the main office of Central Bank of Egypt Cairo, while CBEGEGCAALX points to Cbe Alexandria Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CBEGEGCAALX.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Central Bank of Egypt Cairo?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBEGEGCAALX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Central Bank of Egypt Cairo have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Central Bank of Egypt Cairo.
How long does it take to send money to Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.