SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX196
CIBEEGCX196 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX196 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 196 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | El Meraag Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 196 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/BIC code CIBEEGCX196?
CIBEEGCX196 is the SWIFT/BIC code of El Meraag Branch, part of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CIBEEGCX196 stand for?
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 196 is the code of the department El Meraag Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt?
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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter CIBEEGCX196 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CIBEEGCX196 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e..
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, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.