SWIFT/BIC code EGFGEGC1XXX
EGFGEGC1XXX belongs to Egyptian Financial Group in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EGFGEGC1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EGFGEGC1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Egyptian Financial Group |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Egyptian Financial Group SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EGFG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- C1 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 is behind SWIFT code EGFGEGC1XXX?
EGFGEGC1XXX identifies the headquarters of Egyptian Financial Group in Cairo, Egypt. Use it when a payment to Egyptian Financial Group does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter EGFGEGC1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check EGFGEGC1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Egyptian Financial Group?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EGFGEGC1XXX, 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 do the letters in EGFGEGC1XXX stand for?
EGFG is the institution code of Egyptian Financial Group, EG stands for Egypt, C1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Is EGFGEGC1 and EGFGEGC1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. EGFGEGC1 is the short version of EGFGEGC1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Egyptian Financial Group in Cairo.
How long does it take to send money to Egyptian Financial Group?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.