SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXFOS
SUCAEGCXFOS belongs to Suez Canal Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SUCAEGCXFOS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SUCAEGCX |
| Branch code | FOS |
| Bank | Suez Canal Bank |
| Branch | Fostat Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Suez Canal Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SUCA 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.
- FOS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXFOS?
The code SUCAEGCXFOS belongs to Fostat Branch, a unit of Suez Canal Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SUCAEGCXFOS stand for?
SUCA is the institution code of Suez Canal Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and FOS is the code of the branch Fostat Branch.
Can I use SUCAEGCX instead of SUCAEGCXFOS?
SUCAEGCX points to the main office of Suez Canal Bank, while SUCAEGCXFOS is Fostat Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SUCAEGCXFOS if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SUCAEGCXFOS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SUCAEGCXFOS against the details from Suez Canal Bank before you confirm.
Has Suez Canal Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 36 SWIFT/BIC codes for Suez Canal Bank in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Suez Canal Bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Suez Canal Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXFOS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.