SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX172
CIBEEGCX172 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Heliopolis, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX172 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 172 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Misr Elgedida Branch |
| City | Heliopolis |
| 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.
- 172 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX172?
CIBEEGCX172 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Misr Elgedida Branch, a branch or department of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Heliopolis, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX172, 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.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use CIBEEGCX172 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBEEGCX172 against the details from Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.