SWIFT/BIC code DEIBEGCX016

DEIBEGCX016 belongs to Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.

DEIBEGCX016

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEIBEGCX016
8-character codeDEIBEGCX
Branch code016
BankAhli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e.
BranchCentral Operations
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

How the Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

DEIB 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.
016 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 code DEIBEGCX016?

The code DEIBEGCX016 belongs to Central Operations, a unit of Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 18 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e..

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

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code DEIBEGCX016, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

How long does a transfer to Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. take in Egypt?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Can I use DEIBEGCX instead of DEIBEGCX016?

DEIBEGCX is the main office of Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e., while DEIBEGCX016 is Central Operations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEIBEGCX016.

What happens if I use DEIBEGCX016 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DEIBEGCX016 against the details from Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.a.e. before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.