SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCALCS
EGGBEGCALCS belongs to Egyptian Gulf Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EGGBEGCALCS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EGGBEGCA |
| Branch code | LCS |
| Bank | Egyptian Gulf Bank |
| Branch | Lc's Center |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Egyptian Gulf Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- LCS 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 BIC EGGBEGCALCS?
The code EGGBEGCALCS belongs to Lc's Center, a unit of Egyptian Gulf Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of EGGBEGCALCS stand for?
EGGB is the bank code of Egyptian Gulf Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and LCS is the code of the branch Lc's Center.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Egyptian Gulf Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCALCS, 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 it take to send money to Egyptian Gulf Bank in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter EGGBEGCALCS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check EGGBEGCALCS against the details from Egyptian Gulf Bank before sending.
Does Egyptian Gulf Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Egyptian Gulf Bank in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.