SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGC10AL
SBNKEGC10AL belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGC10AL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGC1 |
| Branch code | 0AL |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | — |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBNK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- C1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0AL 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 uses SWIFT code SBNKEGC10AL?
SBNKEGC10AL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, part of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SBNKEGC10AL mean?
SBNK is the institution code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG stands for Egypt, C1 is the code for the city or region and 0AL identifies the department Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGC10AL, 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 SBNKEGC1 instead of SBNKEGC10AL?
SBNKEGC1 points to the main office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGC10AL is Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBNKEGC10AL.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.