SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX197
CIBEEGCX197 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Port Said, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX197 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 197 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Port Fouad Branch |
| City | Port Said |
| 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.
- 197 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 branch is behind BIC CIBEEGCX197?
CIBEEGCX197 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Port Fouad Branch, a unit of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Port Said, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter CIBEEGCX197 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CIBEEGCX197 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX197?
CIBEEGCX points to the head office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX197 points to Port Fouad Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CIBEEGCX197 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
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 CIBEEGCX197, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.