SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX059
CIBEEGCX059 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX059 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 059 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Assuit 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.
- 059 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 BIC CIBEEGCX059?
CIBEEGCX059 identifies Assuit Branch, a branch or department of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CIBEEGCX059 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CIBEEGCX059 against the details from Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX059, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX059?
CIBEEGCX is the head office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX059 points to Assuit Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CIBEEGCX059 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.