SWIFT/BIC code MRBAEGCX019
MRBAEGCX019 belongs to Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MRBAEGCX019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MRBAEGCX |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. |
| Branch | Shoubra |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MRBA 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.
- 019 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 code MRBAEGCX019?
MRBAEGCX019 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shoubra, part of Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MRBAEGCX instead of MRBAEGCX019?
MRBAEGCX is the head office of Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e., while MRBAEGCX019 points to Shoubra. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MRBAEGCX019 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MRBAEGCX019 mean?
MRBA is the institution code of Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e., EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 019 identifies the department Shoubra.
What happens if I use MRBAEGCX019 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MRBAEGCX019 against the details from Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MRBAEGCX019, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.