SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXALX
FIEGEGCXALX belongs to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIEGEGCXALX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIEGEGCX |
| Branch code | ALX |
| Bank | Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Alexandria Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIEG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ALX 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 bank uses SWIFT code FIEGEGCXALX?
The code FIEGEGCXALX belongs to Alexandria Branch, part of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXALX, 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.
What does each part of FIEGEGCXALX stand for?
FIEG is the bank code of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and ALX is the code of the branch Alexandria Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use FIEGEGCX instead of FIEGEGCXALX?
FIEGEGCX is the main office of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, while FIEGEGCXALX is Alexandria Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FIEGEGCXALX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.