SWIFT/BIC code CBEGEGCXCSD
CBEGEGCXCSD belongs to Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBEGEGCXCSD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | CSD |
| Bank | Central Bank of Egypt Cairo |
| Branch | Central Securities Depository |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Central Bank of Egypt Cairo SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CSD 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 is behind SWIFT code CBEGEGCXCSD?
CBEGEGCXCSD identifies Central Securities Depository, a unit of Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CBEGEGCXCSD mean?
CBEG is the institution code of Central Bank of Egypt Cairo, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and CSD is the code of the department Central Securities Depository.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of Egypt Cairo take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Central Bank of Egypt Cairo?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBEGEGCXCSD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Central Bank of Egypt Cairo got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.