SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCAPAY
EGGBEGCAPAY belongs to Egyptian Gulf Bank in Giza, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EGGBEGCAPAY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EGGBEGCA |
| Branch code | PAY |
| Bank | Egyptian Gulf Bank |
| Branch | Pay |
| City | Giza |
| 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.
- PAY 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 code EGGBEGCAPAY?
EGGBEGCAPAY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pay, a branch or department of Egyptian Gulf Bank in Giza, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of EGGBEGCAPAY mean?
EGGB is the institution code of Egyptian Gulf Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the location code and PAY is the code of the department Pay.
What is the best way to send money to Egyptian Gulf Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Egyptian Gulf Bank take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Egyptian Gulf Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCAPAY, 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.
Can I use EGGBEGCA instead of EGGBEGCAPAY?
EGGBEGCA is the main office of Egyptian Gulf Bank, while EGGBEGCAPAY is Pay. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention EGGBEGCAPAY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.