SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXSTL
SBNKEGCXSTL belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXSTL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | STL |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | Stela Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- STL 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXSTL?
SBNKEGCXSTL identifies Stela Branch, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXSTL?
SBNKEGCX points to the main office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXSTL points to Stela Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBNKEGCXSTL if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXSTL stand for?
SBNK is the institution code of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and STL identifies the branch Stela Branch.
What happens if I use SBNKEGCXSTL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBNKEGCXSTL with the recipient before you confirm.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.