SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXOBR
SBNKEGCXOBR belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Al Obour, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXOBR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | OBR |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | Al Obour Branch |
| City | Al Obour |
| 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.
- OBR 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 SBNKEGCXOBR?
SBNKEGCXOBR identifies Al Obour Branch, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Al Obour, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXOBR mean?
SBNK is the bank code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and OBR is the code of the branch Al Obour Branch.
How long does a transfer to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXOBR, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXOBR?
SBNKEGCX is the main office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXOBR is Al Obour Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBNKEGCXOBR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.