SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX188
CIBEEGCX188 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Heliopolis, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX188 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 188 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | El Korba Branch |
| City | Heliopolis |
| 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.
- 188 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/BIC code CIBEEGCX188?
The code CIBEEGCX188 belongs to El Korba Branch, a branch or department of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Heliopolis, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter CIBEEGCX188 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CIBEEGCX188 with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX188, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of CIBEEGCX188 stand for?
CIBE is the bank code of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 188 identifies the branch El Korba Branch.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX188?
CIBEEGCX is the main office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX188 is El Korba Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CIBEEGCX188 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.