SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXMDI
SBNKEGCXMDI belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXMDI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | MDI |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | El Maadi 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.
- MDI 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 SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXMDI?
The code SBNKEGCXMDI belongs to El Maadi Branch, a branch or department 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 is the best way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of SBNKEGCXMDI mean?
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 MDI identifies the branch El Maadi Branch.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXMDI?
SBNKEGCX points to the head office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXMDI points to El Maadi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBNKEGCXMDI if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 36 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt. 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.