SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXAZH
FIEGEGCXAZH belongs to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIEGEGCXAZH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIEGEGCX |
| Branch code | AZH |
| Bank | Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Al-Azhar Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- AZH 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 FIEGEGCXAZH?
The code FIEGEGCXAZH belongs to Al-Azhar Branch, a branch or department of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of FIEGEGCXAZH mean?
FIEG is the bank code of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and AZH is the code of the department Al-Azhar Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXAZH, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 37 SWIFT/BIC codes for Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use FIEGEGCXAZH incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check FIEGEGCXAZH against the details from Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.