SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXTWF
SUCAEGCXTWF belongs to Suez Canal Bank in Suez, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SUCAEGCXTWF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SUCAEGCX |
| Branch code | TWF |
| Bank | Suez Canal Bank |
| Branch | Portawfek Branch |
| City | Suez |
| 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.
- TWF 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 SUCAEGCXTWF?
SUCAEGCXTWF identifies Portawfek Branch, part of Suez Canal Bank in Suez, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SUCAEGCX instead of SUCAEGCXTWF?
SUCAEGCX is the head office of Suez Canal Bank, while SUCAEGCXTWF points to Portawfek Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SUCAEGCXTWF.
What happens if I use SUCAEGCXTWF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SUCAEGCXTWF against the details from Suez Canal Bank before sending.
What does each part of SUCAEGCXTWF mean?
SUCA is the institution code of Suez Canal Bank, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and TWF is the code of the branch Portawfek Branch.
Does Suez Canal Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What do I need to send money to an account at Suez Canal Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SUCAEGCXTWF, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, 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.