SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXOCT
SBNKEGCXOCT belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in 6th of October, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXOCT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | OCT |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | 6th of October Branch |
| City | 6th of October |
| 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.
- OCT 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 code SBNKEGCXOCT?
The code SBNKEGCXOCT belongs to 6th of October Branch, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in 6th of October, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXOCT?
SBNKEGCX is the head office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXOCT points to 6th of October Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBNKEGCXOCT.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXOCT, 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.
What happens if I use SBNKEGCXOCT with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBNKEGCXOCT with the recipient before sending.
Has Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque got other 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.