SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCARAM
EGGBEGCARAM belongs to Egyptian Gulf Bank in The Tenth of Ramadan, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EGGBEGCARAM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EGGBEGCA |
| Branch code | RAM |
| Bank | Egyptian Gulf Bank |
| Branch | The Tenth of Ramadan Branch |
| City | The Tenth of Ramadan |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- RAM 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/BIC code EGGBEGCARAM?
EGGBEGCARAM identifies The Tenth of Ramadan Branch, a branch or department of Egyptian Gulf Bank in The Tenth of Ramadan, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter EGGBEGCARAM incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check EGGBEGCARAM against the details from Egyptian Gulf Bank before you confirm.
What do the letters in EGGBEGCARAM stand for?
EGGB is the bank code of Egyptian Gulf Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the location code and RAM is the code of the department The Tenth of Ramadan Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Egyptian Gulf Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCARAM, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use EGGBEGCA instead of EGGBEGCARAM?
EGGBEGCA points to the main office of Egyptian Gulf Bank, while EGGBEGCARAM is The Tenth of Ramadan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use EGGBEGCARAM if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Egyptian Gulf Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.