SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXBVR
SBNKEGCXBVR belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in 6th of October, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXBVR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | BVR |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | — |
| City | 6th of October |
| 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).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BVR 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 BIC SBNKEGCXBVR?
SBNKEGCXBVR identifies Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in 6th of October, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use SBNKEGCXBVR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBNKEGCXBVR with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXBVR stand for?
SBNK is the bank code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and BVR identifies the branch Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXBVR, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.