SWIFT/BIC code CBEGEGCXSMK
CBEGEGCXSMK belongs to Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBEGEGCXSMK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | SMK |
| Bank | Central Bank of Egypt Cairo |
| Branch | Securities Department |
| 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.
- SMK 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 CBEGEGCXSMK?
CBEGEGCXSMK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Department, a unit of Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Central Bank of Egypt Cairo have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for Central Bank of Egypt Cairo in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of Egypt Cairo take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use CBEGEGCX instead of CBEGEGCXSMK?
CBEGEGCX is the main office of Central Bank of Egypt Cairo, while CBEGEGCXSMK points to Securities Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CBEGEGCXSMK if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Central Bank of Egypt Cairo?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBEGEGCXSMK, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in CBEGEGCXSMK stand for?
CBEG is the bank code of Central Bank of Egypt Cairo, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and SMK identifies the department Securities Department.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.