SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX140
CIBEEGCX140 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX140 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 140 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | New Zamalek Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- 140 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX140?
CIBEEGCX140 is the SWIFT/BIC code of New Zamalek Branch, part of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CIBEEGCX140 stand for?
CIBE is the bank 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 140 is the code of the branch New Zamalek Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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..
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX140?
CIBEEGCX points to the main office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX140 is New Zamalek Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBEEGCX140.
How long does a transfer to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.