SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX081

CIBEEGCX081 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.

CIBEEGCX081

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIBEEGCX081
8-character codeCIBEEGCX
Branch code081
BankCommercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.
BranchEl Thawra 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.
081 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX081?

CIBEEGCX081 identifies El Thawra Branch, part 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.

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

Yes – our database contains 190 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e..

What happens if I use CIBEEGCX081 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBEEGCX081 against the details from Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. before sending.

Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX081?

CIBEEGCX is the main office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX081 points to El Thawra Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBEEGCX081.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX081, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in CIBEEGCX081 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 081 identifies the branch El Thawra Branch.

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