SWIFT/BIC code SBNKEGCXZYD
SBNKEGCXZYD belongs to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNKEGCXZYD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNKEGCX |
| Branch code | ZYD |
| Bank | Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque |
| Branch | El Sheikh Zayed Branch |
| City | Sheikh Zayed City |
| 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.
- ZYD 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 code SBNKEGCXZYD?
SBNKEGCXZYD identifies El Sheikh Zayed Branch, a unit of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter SBNKEGCXZYD with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBNKEGCXZYD against the details from Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque before sending.
Can I use SBNKEGCX instead of SBNKEGCXZYD?
SBNKEGCX is the main office of Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque, while SBNKEGCXZYD points to El Sheikh Zayed Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBNKEGCXZYD if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Societe Arabe Internationale de Banque take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in SBNKEGCXZYD 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 ZYD is the code of the department El Sheikh Zayed Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.