SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX163
CIBEEGCX163 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX163 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 163 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Palm Hills Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 163 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 bank is behind SWIFT code CIBEEGCX163?
CIBEEGCX163 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Palm Hills Branch, a unit of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 190 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
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 faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX163, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX163?
CIBEEGCX points to the head office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX163 points to Palm Hills Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CIBEEGCX163 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CIBEEGCX163 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 163 identifies the branch Palm Hills Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.