SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXXXX
SBNKEGCXXXX belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- XXX 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 SBNKEGCXXXX?
The code SBNKEGCXXXX belongs to the headquarters of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Cairo, Egypt. It is the code to use when a payment to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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.
What happens if I enter SBNKEGCXXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBNKEGCXXXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of SBNKEGCXXXX stand for?
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 XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.