SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCAAZH
EGGBEGCAAZH belongs to Egyptian Gulf Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EGGBEGCAAZH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EGGBEGCA |
| Branch code | AZH |
| Bank | Egyptian Gulf Bank |
| Branch | Al-Azhar |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Egyptian Gulf Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EGGB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AZH 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 branch is behind BIC EGGBEGCAAZH?
EGGBEGCAAZH identifies Al-Azhar, a branch or department of Egyptian Gulf Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Egyptian Gulf Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Egyptian Gulf Bank in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Egyptian Gulf Bank.
What is the best way to send money to Egyptian Gulf Bank in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of EGGBEGCAAZH stand for?
EGGB is the institution code of Egyptian Gulf Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the location code and AZH is the code of the branch Al-Azhar.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Egyptian Gulf Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCAAZH, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use EGGBEGCA instead of EGGBEGCAAZH?
EGGBEGCA points to the main office of Egyptian Gulf Bank, while EGGBEGCAAZH is Al-Azhar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use EGGBEGCAAZH if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.