SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX126
CIBEEGCX126 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX126 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 126 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Sun City 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.
- 126 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 CIBEEGCX126?
CIBEEGCX126 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sun City 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.
How long does a transfer to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX126, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use CIBEEGCX126 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBEEGCX126 against the details from Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. before you confirm.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX126?
CIBEEGCX is the main office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX126 is Sun City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBEEGCX126.
What do the letters in CIBEEGCX126 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 126 is the code of the department Sun City Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.