SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX169
CIBEEGCX169 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX169 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 169 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | District 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.
- 169 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 BIC CIBEEGCX169?
The code CIBEEGCX169 belongs to District Branch, a unit 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.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX169?
CIBEEGCX is the head office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX169 is District Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBEEGCX169.
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 what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CIBEEGCX169 mean?
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 169 identifies the department District Branch.
Does Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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..
What happens if I use CIBEEGCX169 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBEEGCX169 against the details from Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.