SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX033
CIBEEGCX033 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX033 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 033 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Arkadia Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 033 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 uses BIC CIBEEGCX033?
CIBEEGCX033 identifies Arkadia Branch, a branch or department of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in CIBEEGCX033 stand for?
CIBE is the institution code of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 033 is the code of the department Arkadia Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX033, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX033?
CIBEEGCX is the main office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX033 is Arkadia Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CIBEEGCX033 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.