SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXSHB
SUCAEGCXSHB belongs to Suez Canal Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SUCAEGCXSHB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SUCAEGCX |
| Branch code | SHB |
| Bank | Suez Canal Bank |
| Branch | Shobra Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- SHB 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 branch uses SWIFT code SUCAEGCXSHB?
SUCAEGCXSHB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shobra Branch, a unit of Suez Canal Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Suez Canal Bank take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Suez Canal Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXSHB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter SUCAEGCXSHB with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SUCAEGCXSHB against the details from Suez Canal Bank before you confirm.
What does each part of SUCAEGCXSHB mean?
SUCA is the bank code of Suez Canal Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and SHB is the code of the department Shobra Branch.
Does Suez Canal Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 36 SWIFT/BIC codes for Suez Canal Bank in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.