SWIFT/BIC code EBBKEGCXXXX
EBBKEGCXXXX belongs to HSBC Bank Egypt S.a.e in Maadi, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EBBKEGCXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EBBKEGCX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Egypt S.a.e |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Maadi |
| Country | Egypt |
How the HSBC 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:
- EBBK 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code EBBKEGCXXXX?
EBBKEGCXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of HSBC Bank Egypt S.a.e in Maadi, Egypt. Use it when a payment to HSBC Bank Egypt S.a.e does not need a specific branch.
Is EBBKEGCX and EBBKEGCXXXX the same code?
Yes. EBBKEGCX is the 8-character version of EBBKEGCXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to HSBC Bank Egypt S.a.e in Maadi.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Egypt S.a.e take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use EBBKEGCXXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check EBBKEGCXXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Bank Egypt S.a.e?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EBBKEGCXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of EBBKEGCXXXX mean?
EBBK is the bank code of HSBC Bank Egypt S.a.e, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.