SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX190
CIBEEGCX190 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX190 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 190 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Wabour El Mayaa Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| 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.
- 190 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 BIC CIBEEGCX190?
The code CIBEEGCX190 belongs to Wabour El Mayaa Branch, a unit of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX190, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use CIBEEGCX190 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIBEEGCX190 against the details from Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. before sending.
How long does a transfer to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in CIBEEGCX190 stand for?
CIBE is the bank code of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 190 is the code of the branch Wabour El Mayaa Branch.
What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.