SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXSMH
SBNKEGCXSMH belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXSMH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | SMH |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | — |
| City | Alexandria |
| 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.
- SMH 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 is behind BIC SBNKEGCXSMH?
SBNKEGCXSMH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Alexandria, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXSMH?
SBNKEGCX points to the main office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXSMH is Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBNKEGCXSMH.
What happens if I use SBNKEGCXSMH incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBNKEGCXSMH against the details from Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXSMH, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXSMH mean?
SBNK is the bank code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and SMH identifies the department 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.