SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX012

CIBEEGCX012 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.

CIBEEGCX012

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIBEEGCX012
8-character codeCIBEEGCX
Branch code012
BankCommercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.
BranchMaadi Branch
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

How the Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CIBE 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.
012 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 BIC CIBEEGCX012?

The code CIBEEGCX012 belongs to Maadi Branch, a unit of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX012?

CIBEEGCX is the main office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX012 is Maadi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CIBEEGCX012 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt?

Banks often 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.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX012, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

How long does a transfer to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. take in Egypt?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Has Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 190 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. 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.