SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXGIZ
SUCAEGCXGIZ belongs to Suez Canal Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SUCAEGCXGIZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SUCAEGCX |
| Branch code | GIZ |
| Bank | Suez Canal Bank |
| Branch | Giza Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Suez Canal Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GIZ 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 uses BIC SUCAEGCXGIZ?
The code SUCAEGCXGIZ belongs to Giza Branch, part of Suez Canal Bank in Cairo, 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 Suez Canal Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter SUCAEGCXGIZ incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SUCAEGCXGIZ against the details from Suez Canal Bank before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Suez Canal Bank?
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.
What do the letters in SUCAEGCXGIZ stand for?
SUCA is the institution code of Suez Canal Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and GIZ is the code of the department Giza Branch.
Can I use SUCAEGCX instead of SUCAEGCXGIZ?
SUCAEGCX is the head office of Suez Canal Bank, while SUCAEGCXGIZ points to Giza Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SUCAEGCXGIZ if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.