SWIFT/BIC code CITIEGCXALE
CITIEGCXALE belongs to Citibank Cairo in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIEGCXALE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIEGCX |
| Branch code | ALE |
| Bank | Citibank Cairo |
| Branch | — |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Citibank Cairo SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CITI 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.
- ALE 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CITIEGCXALE?
CITIEGCXALE identifies Citibank Cairo, a branch or department of Citibank Cairo in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CITIEGCX instead of CITIEGCXALE?
CITIEGCX is the head office of Citibank Cairo, while CITIEGCXALE is Citibank Cairo. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CITIEGCXALE if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Citibank Cairo take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter CITIEGCXALE incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CITIEGCXALE against the details from Citibank Cairo before you confirm.
Has Citibank Cairo got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citibank Cairo in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of CITIEGCXALE stand for?
CITI is the institution code of Citibank Cairo, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and ALE identifies the department Citibank Cairo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.