SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXISL
SBNKEGCXISL belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Port Said, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXISL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | ISL |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | Islamic Branch |
| City | Port Said |
| 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.
- ISL 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 SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXISL?
SBNKEGCXISL identifies Islamic Branch, part of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Port Said, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of SBNKEGCXISL stand for?
SBNK is the institution code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and ISL is the code of the branch Islamic Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXISL, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
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. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque got 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. 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.