SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXSPH
SUCAEGCXSPH belongs to Suez Canal Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SUCAEGCXSPH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SUCAEGCX |
| Branch code | SPH |
| Bank | Suez Canal Bank |
| Branch | Sphinx Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- SPH 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 is behind BIC SUCAEGCXSPH?
The code SUCAEGCXSPH belongs to Sphinx Branch, a unit of Suez Canal Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Suez Canal Bank take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use SUCAEGCX instead of SUCAEGCXSPH?
SUCAEGCX is the head office of Suez Canal Bank, while SUCAEGCXSPH is Sphinx Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SUCAEGCXSPH if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SUCAEGCXSPH incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SUCAEGCXSPH against the details from Suez Canal Bank before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Suez Canal Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXSPH, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Has Suez Canal Bank got 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.