SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXARM
SBNKEGCXARM belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in 6th of October, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXARM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | ARM |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | — |
| City | 6th of October |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ARM 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 SBNKEGCXARM?
The code SBNKEGCXARM belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, part of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in 6th of October, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXARM?
SBNKEGCX points to the main office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXARM is Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBNKEGCXARM if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXARM, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SBNKEGCXARM stand for?
SBNK is the bank code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and ARM identifies the branch Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.