SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXSHD
SBNKEGCXSHD belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Port Said, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXSHD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | SHD |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | — |
| City | Port Said |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- SHD 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 BIC SBNKEGCXSHD?
SBNKEGCXSHD identifies Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, 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.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXSHD?
SBNKEGCX is the main office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXSHD points to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBNKEGCXSHD if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SBNKEGCXSHD mean?
SBNK is the bank code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and SHD identifies the branch Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque.
What happens if I enter SBNKEGCXSHD with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBNKEGCXSHD against the details from Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque before sending.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.