SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX180
CIBEEGCX180 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Kafr Elshigh, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX180 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 180 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Kafr El Sheikh Branch |
| City | Kafr Elshigh |
| 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.
- 180 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 code CIBEEGCX180?
CIBEEGCX180 identifies Kafr El Sheikh Branch, a unit of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Kafr Elshigh, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. got other 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.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX180?
CIBEEGCX points to the head office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX180 points to Kafr El Sheikh Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBEEGCX180.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
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 the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX180, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.