SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXSMH
SUCAEGCXSMH belongs to Suez Canal Bank in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SUCAEGCXSMH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SUCAEGCX |
| Branch code | SMH |
| Bank | Suez Canal Bank |
| Branch | Smoha Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Suez Canal Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- SMH 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 SUCAEGCXSMH?
The code SUCAEGCXSMH belongs to Smoha Branch, part of Suez Canal Bank in Alexandria, 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 in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Suez Canal Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXSMH, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SUCAEGCXSMH stand for?
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 SMH identifies the department Smoha Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Suez Canal Bank?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Suez Canal Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 36 SWIFT/BIC codes for Suez Canal Bank in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.