SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXNRS
SBNKEGCXNRS belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Port Said, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXNRS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | NRS |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | El Nours |
| City | Port Said |
| 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.
- NRS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXNRS?
SBNKEGCXNRS identifies El Nours, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Port Said, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque.
What do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXNRS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXNRS?
SBNKEGCX points to the head office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXNRS points to El Nours. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBNKEGCXNRS.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXNRS mean?
SBNK is the institution code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and NRS is the code of the department El Nours.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.