Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. SWIFT/BIC code

Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. SWIFT code: MRBAEGCX

MRBAEGCX and MRBAEGCXXXX are two spellings of the same bank identifier, and both point to Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. in Cairo. A SWIFT code shows every bank in the chain which institution is meant to get the money, much like a postcode for banks. It comes up mostly when dealing with payments that cross a border and payments in foreign currencies.

We wrote this page to help people who receives money at an account at Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e.. The SWIFT code on its own does not identify an individual account holder; for that you need the IBAN or account number is for.

Verifying the SWIFT code of Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e.

The best place to find the right code remains a document from the bank itself like a bank statement or the account page in online banking. Compare that code with MRBAEGCX on this page.

If the code is wrong, the payment may get stuck, be returned or cost extra – sometimes after weeks of searching. Remember the account number: an error there can be more difficult to correct than a wrong BIC.

An automatic check by your bank merely confirms that the code is valid, not that it is the right account. Where available, a payee name check on the recipient adds extra certainty. For a first payment, some people start with a small amount first before sending the rest.

MRBAEGCX or MRBAEGCXXXX – which one to use?

A SWIFT code is built from a few fixed parts: the first four letters stand for the bank, characters five and six show the country and characters seven and eight mark the location. That gives you MRBAEGCX for Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e..

The long version adds a three-character extension that identify a branch or department. If the last three are XXX, they simply mean the head office, which is why MRBAEGCXXXX and MRBAEGCX lead to the same place.

As a rule the code is written in capitals. Copying the code beats retyping it: a typo can point to another bank.

Getting paid from abroad into a Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. account

Someone abroad who wants to pay you needs a few details from you – incomplete details often cause delays. That means: your full name as registered with Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e., your IBAN or account number, the SWIFT/BIC code MRBAEGCXXXX (or MRBAEGCX) and, often, your postal address.

It helps to include Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. and its city too. A typo in your account number can be more trouble than you might think, so copy the details from your online banking.

What lands in your account is often less than what was sent. Fees for incoming transfers vary per bank; check the price list of Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e.. Make clear with the sender who pays which costs, especially for larger amounts.

About this information

Our SWIFT/BIC directory is compiled from public sources. It can happen that a code on this page is no longer current, for example after a merger. The number of codes we show reflect what is in our directory and not on information from Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. itself.

See our directory here as a handy check, and let the details from the recipient or Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. have the final say. GoldexPay is a comparison service for money transfers and not part of Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e.. Found an error? Tell us via our contact form so we can correct it.

Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e.: head office code versus branch codes

We have 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. in 15 cities. Besides the head office code MRBAEGCXXXX, there are codes for branches, departments or specific services.

For most payments to a private or business account, the head office code MRBAEGCXXXX is the right choice. Only use a branch code when the recipient explicitly asks for it, for example on an invoice or in their bank details.

Not sure which code applies? Check with the recipient or the bank itself. Branch codes are sometimes changed or retired when banks reorganise, so a code from an old document is not always valid.

Transfer times and tracking a payment to Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e.

There is no single delivery time: many arrive the same day or the next. Payments made after the cut-off time or just before a weekend or public holiday often start the next business day. Occasionally a bank wants to know about the purpose of a payment.

When a payment takes longer than expected, ask your bank for the tracking status or the UETR. Save your transfer receipt; it contains the details a bank needs to start a trace.

The bank that sent the money can start an official trace – the recipient’s bank often cannot see a payment that has not arrived. Request from the sender a copy of the payment confirmation including the reference – it helps your own bank look for the money.

What a transfer from Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. abroad really costs

The price of a payment abroad has more than one component – not just the fee on your screen. There is the transfer fee, sometimes charges from correspondent banks along the way and, above all, the margin on the exchange rate when the money is converted.

Many banks rarely show their exchange rate markup as a cost, but you pay it all the same. Check the rate you are offered with the mid-market rate. The difference is your real conversion cost.

Money transfer services often offer rates closer to the mid-market rate with clearer fees. GoldexPay lists transfer providers next to each other, showing what actually arrives. You can still use your account at Blom Bank Egypt S.a.e. as the source of the money; only the conversion and sending happen elsewhere.

Changed bank details? Be careful

Fraudsters regularly send fake invoices containing new bank details, sometimes in an email that looks completely genuine. A correct SWIFT code says nothing about whether the request is genuine – scammers simply use real codes.

Never rely on a phone number in the same message that announces the new account. Urgency and secrecy are red flags; a genuine business can wait for you to check. When a payment has already gone to the wrong account, call your bank right away.

Recipients are targeted too: a classic trick is a buyer who pays too much and then sends a request to refund the difference abroad. A payment confirmation from the sender proves nothing – check your own account.