SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCXINQ

CIBEEGCXINQ belongs to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.

CIBEEGCXINQ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIBEEGCXINQ
8-character codeCIBEEGCX
Branch codeINQ
BankCommercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.
BranchRemittences Inquiry
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

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.
INQ 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 CIBEEGCXINQ?

The code CIBEEGCXINQ belongs to Remittences Inquiry, part of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What happens if I use CIBEEGCXINQ with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CIBEEGCXINQ with the recipient before sending.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIBEEGCXINQ, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What does each part of CIBEEGCXINQ stand for?

CIBE is the institution 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 INQ is the code of the branch Remittences Inquiry.

Can I use CIBEEGCX instead of CIBEEGCXINQ?

CIBEEGCX is the head office of Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while CIBEEGCXINQ is Remittences Inquiry. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CIBEEGCXINQ 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.