SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX088
CIBEEGCX088 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX088 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 088 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Lagoon Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 088 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 SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX088?
CIBEEGCX088 identifies Lagoon Branch, a unit of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX088?
CIBEEGCX is the main office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX088 points to Lagoon Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CIBEEGCX088 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX088, 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 CIBEEGCX088 stand for?
CIBE is the institution 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 088 is the code of the branch Lagoon 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.