SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXNCA
SBNKEGCXNCA belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXNCA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | NCA |
| 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.
- NCA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXNCA?
SBNKEGCXNCA identifies Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, a branch or department of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter SBNKEGCXNCA with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBNKEGCXNCA with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXNCA, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXNCA mean?
SBNK is the bank code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and NCA identifies the department 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.