SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXSHB
FIEGEGCXSHB belongs to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIEGEGCXSHB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIEGEGCX |
| Branch code | SHB |
| Bank | Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Shoubra |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- SHB 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 BIC FIEGEGCXSHB?
The code FIEGEGCXSHB belongs to Shoubra, part of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of FIEGEGCXSHB stand for?
FIEG is the institution code of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and SHB is the code of the department Shoubra.
How long does it take to send money to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use FIEGEGCXSHB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FIEGEGCXSHB against the details from Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXSHB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use FIEGEGCX instead of FIEGEGCXSHB?
FIEGEGCX points to the head office of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, while FIEGEGCXSHB points to Shoubra. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FIEGEGCXSHB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.