SWIFT/BIC code EAABEGCXXXX
EAABEGCXXXX belongs to Arab Banking Corporation Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EAABEGCXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EAABEGCX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arab Banking Corporation Egypt |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Arab Banking Corporation Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EAAB 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.
- XXX 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 EAABEGCXXXX?
EAABEGCXXXX identifies the headquarters of Arab Banking Corporation Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use it when you send money to an account at Arab Banking Corporation Egypt.
Does Arab Banking Corporation Egypt have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – EAABEGCXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Arab Banking Corporation Egypt in Egypt, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in EAABEGCXXXX mean?
EAAB is the bank code of Arab Banking Corporation Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Arab Banking Corporation Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code EAABEGCXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Arab Banking Corporation Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Arab Banking Corporation Egypt in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.