SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXASW
FIEGEGCXASW belongs to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Aswan, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIEGEGCXASW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIEGEGCX |
| Branch code | ASW |
| Bank | Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Aswan Branch |
| City | Aswan |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- ASW 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 SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXASW?
FIEGEGCXASW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Aswan Branch, a branch or department of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in FIEGEGCXASW mean?
FIEG is the institution code of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and ASW is the code of the branch Aswan Branch.
How long does a transfer to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXASW, 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.
What happens if I enter FIEGEGCXASW with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check FIEGEGCXASW against the details from Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt before sending.
Can I use FIEGEGCX instead of FIEGEGCXASW?
FIEGEGCX points to the head office of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, while FIEGEGCXASW points to Aswan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FIEGEGCXASW.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.