SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX131
CIBEEGCX131 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX131 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 131 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | El-Hadaba Branch |
| City | Sharm El Sheikh |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 131 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 CIBEEGCX131?
CIBEEGCX131 is the SWIFT/BIC code of El-Hadaba Branch, a unit of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter CIBEEGCX131 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CIBEEGCX131 against the details from Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. before you confirm.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX131?
CIBEEGCX points to the head office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX131 points to El-Hadaba Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CIBEEGCX131 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CIBEEGCX131 stand for?
CIBE is the institution code of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 131 is the code of the department El-Hadaba Branch.
How long does a transfer to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.