SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX208
CIBEEGCX208 belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Port Said, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIBEEGCX208 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIBEEGCX |
| Branch code | 208 |
| Bank | Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. |
| Branch | Portsaid Cornish Branch |
| City | Port Said |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 208 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 BIC CIBEEGCX208?
CIBEEGCX208 identifies Portsaid Cornish 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.
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 what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
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 correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCX208, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCX208?
CIBEEGCX points to the main office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCX208 is Portsaid Cornish Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIBEEGCX208.
What do the letters in CIBEEGCX208 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 208 identifies the branch Portsaid Cornish Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.