SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXCIC
SBNKEGCXCIC belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXCIC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | CIC |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- CIC 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 BIC SBNKEGCXCIC?
SBNKEGCXCIC identifies Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXCIC?
SBNKEGCX is the main office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXCIC is Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBNKEGCXCIC.
How long does a transfer to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually 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 SBNKEGCXCIC 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 CIC identifies the department Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXCIC, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.