SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXBUS
SBNKEGCXBUS belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXBUS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | BUS |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | Boustan Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- BUS 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 SBNKEGCXBUS?
The code SBNKEGCXBUS belongs to Boustan Branch, part of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXBUS, 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 SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXBUS?
SBNKEGCX is the main office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXBUS is Boustan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBNKEGCXBUS.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXBUS mean?
SBNK is the institution code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and BUS identifies the branch Boustan Branch.
Does Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 36 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of 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.