SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXINV
SBNKEGCXINV belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Port Said, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXINV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | INV |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | Investment |
| City | Port Said |
| 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.
- INV 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 BIC SBNKEGCXINV?
SBNKEGCXINV identifies Investment, part of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Port Said, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SBNKEGCXINV with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBNKEGCXINV against the details from Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque before sending.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXINV?
SBNKEGCX is the head office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXINV points to Investment. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBNKEGCXINV.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of SBNKEGCXINV mean?
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 INV identifies the branch Investment.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.