SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX014
CIBEEGCX014 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX014 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 014 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Abbas El Akad Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 014 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 uses BIC CIBEEGCX014?
The code CIBEEGCX014 belongs to Abbas El Akad Branch, a branch or department 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.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX014, 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 does each part of CIBEEGCX014 mean?
CIBE is the bank code of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 014 is the code of the branch Abbas El Akad Branch.
What happens if I use CIBEEGCX014 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CIBEEGCX014 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.