SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX157
CIBEEGCX157 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX157 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 157 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Gesr El Suez Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
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.
- 157 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 uses SWIFT code CIBEEGCX157?
The code CIBEEGCX157 belongs to Gesr El Suez Branch, a branch or department of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of CIBEEGCX157 mean?
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 157 identifies the department Gesr El Suez Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX157, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter CIBEEGCX157 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CIBEEGCX157 against the details from Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. before you confirm.
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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.