SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX053

CIBEEGCX053 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.

CIBEEGCX053

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIBEEGCX053
8-character codeCIBEEGCX
Branch code053
BankCommercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.
BranchGerman Chamber Branch
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

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.
053 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 SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX053?

CIBEEGCX053 is the SWIFT/BIC code of German Chamber 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.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of CIBEEGCX053 mean?

CIBE is the bank code of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 053 is the code of the branch German Chamber Branch.

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 CIBEEGCX053, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Does Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 190 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e..

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

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

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.