SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXOCT
FIEGEGCXOCT belongs to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in 6th of October, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIEGEGCXOCT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIEGEGCX |
| Branch code | OCT |
| Bank | Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | 6th of October Branch |
| City | 6th of October |
| 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.
- OCT 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 branch uses BIC FIEGEGCXOCT?
The code FIEGEGCXOCT belongs to 6th of October Branch, a unit of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in 6th of October, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use FIEGEGCX instead of FIEGEGCXOCT?
FIEGEGCX is the head office of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, while FIEGEGCXOCT is 6th of October Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use FIEGEGCXOCT if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of FIEGEGCXOCT mean?
FIEG is the institution code of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and OCT identifies the department 6th of October Branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt.
How long does a transfer to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXOCT, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.