SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXASH
SBNKEGCXASH belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in The Tenth of Ramadan, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXASH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | ASH |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | The Tenth of Ramadan Branch |
| City | The Tenth of Ramadan |
| 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.
- ASH 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 branch is behind SWIFT code SBNKEGCXASH?
The code SBNKEGCXASH belongs to The Tenth of Ramadan Branch, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in The Tenth of Ramadan, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXASH, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use SBNKEGCXASH incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBNKEGCXASH against the details from Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque before sending.
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 in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXASH stand for?
SBNK is the institution code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and ASH is the code of the department The Tenth of Ramadan Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.