SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXALX
SBNKEGCXALX belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXALX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | ALX |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | — |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ALX 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 SBNKEGCXALX?
SBNKEGCXALX identifies Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXALX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use SBNKEGCXALX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBNKEGCXALX against the details from Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque before sending.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXALX?
SBNKEGCX points to the head office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXALX is Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBNKEGCXALX if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.