SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXSHR
SBNKEGCXSHR belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXSHR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | SHR |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | Masaken Sheraton Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- SHR 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 uses BIC SBNKEGCXSHR?
SBNKEGCXSHR identifies Masaken Sheraton Branch, a branch or department of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXSHR mean?
SBNK is the bank code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and SHR identifies the department Masaken Sheraton Branch.
What happens if I enter SBNKEGCXSHR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBNKEGCXSHR against the details from Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXSHR, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.