SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXHLP
SBNKEGCXHLP belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXHLP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | HLP |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | Heliopolis Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- HLP 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 is behind BIC SBNKEGCXHLP?
SBNKEGCXHLP is the SWIFT/BIC code of Heliopolis Branch, part of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SBNKEGCXHLP 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 HLP identifies the department Heliopolis Branch.
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. Compare what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXHLP?
SBNKEGCX is the head office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXHLP is Heliopolis Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBNKEGCXHLP.
Does Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 36 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXHLP, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.