SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX160
CIBEEGCX160 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX160 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 160 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Zahraa El Maadi Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- 160 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 CIBEEGCX160?
CIBEEGCX160 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zahraa El Maadi Branch, a unit of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 CIBEEGCX160?
CIBEEGCX is the main office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX160 points to Zahraa El Maadi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CIBEEGCX160 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX160, 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.