Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC code

Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt SWIFT code: FIEGEGCX

FIEGEGCX and FIEGEGCXXXX are two spellings of the same SWIFT/BIC code, and both point to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Cairo. The code does one job: it ensures that a cross-border transfer ends up at the right bank. In practice you mostly see the code on invoices from abroad, in payment forms and on the account details of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt customers.

Further down you will find the practical questions: money coming in from abroad, sending money abroad and how to check a SWIFT code before you hit send. Remember that the SWIFT code just identifies the bank, not the person: the account number or IBAN takes care of that.

Which of the 37 codes of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt do you need?

Our database contains 37 SWIFT/BIC codes for Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt. Besides the head office code FIEGEGCXXXX, you will find codes for individual branches and departments.

Usually there is no need to pick a branch: payments sent to FIEGEGCXXXX reach Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt without problems. When you receive a branch code, stick to it rather than swapping it for the head office code.

If you are not sure, ask the person you are paying which code their bank gave them. Branch codes are more likely to change than FIEGEGCXXXX.

Why Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt has an 8- and an 11-character code

The layout of a BIC never changes: a bank code of four letters, two for the country and two for the location. In this case, the 8-character core is FIEGEGCX.

Many banks and apps work with either length. If yours requires eleven characters, use FIEGEGCXXXX; if it wants eight, use FIEGEGCX.

Enter the code in one piece, in capitals and without spaces. A wrong letter can send the money to another bank, so check it twice.

Incoming international payments to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt

When you expect money from abroad, send the payer all details at once. What they need is: the account holder’s name, account number or IBAN, FIEGEGCXXXX or FIEGEGCX and in many cases your home address.

The sender’s bank may request the address of your bank; the head office in Cairo is usually fine. Double-check the details before you send them, because the sender’s bank usually copies them as is.

Money from abroad will not always land in full. Charges on incoming payments differ per bank; check the price list of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt. Agree with the sender who covers the fees, especially for larger amounts.

How up to date is this code?

This directory draws on public sources and we update it periodically. Institutions reorganise, close branches and retire codes – a directory can be a step behind. The number of codes on this page reflect our own data and not on information from Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt itself.

Treat our directory here as a helpful check. We are an independent comparison site and not part of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt. If you notice something that is out of date, we welcome a message via the contact page.

Sending money abroad from Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt

The price of a payment abroad is made up of several parts – not just the fee on your screen. Besides the transfer fee, correspondent or intermediary banks may take a cut, and when the money changes currency the bank often applies a rate that is less favourable than the actual market rate.

The real cost is often in the rate, not in the fee: many banks convert using an exchange rate that includes a margin. An easy check: put the bank’s rate next to the mid-market rate and work out the difference on your amount.

Money transfer services frequently offer a rate near the mid-market rate and lower fees. GoldexPay lists transfer providers side by side, showing what actually arrives for the same amount sent. You can always use your account at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt as the source of the money.

Before you send: check the Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt code

The safest source for the BIC is the recipient’s own bank details. When the code you were given does not match FIEGEGCX or FIEGEGCXXXX, do not guess – contact the recipient or Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt.

Mistakes in the BIC tend to be costly more than fatal. Remember the IBAN: an error there is more difficult to undo than a wrong BIC.

Many banking apps check the format of IBANs and some suggest the matching BIC, but that does not prove the account belongs to the right person. Some banks now check the name with the account before you confirm; take any warning seriously. Sending a small amount first can be a sensible step for large sums despite the extra fee.

How long does an international transfer to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt take?

A SWIFT payment usually takes anywhere from one to several business days, depending on the currency, the route and the banks involved. Payments made late in the day or just before weekends and holidays usually start the next business day. Occasionally a bank wants to know what the payment is for.

A growing number of banks are connected to SWIFT gpi for faster and traceable payments. Every gpi transfer carries a unique transaction reference, the UETR that banks can use to trace it. Keep the payment confirmation – you will need it for any trace request.

If the money does not arrive within the expected time, the sender needs to start with their own bank. On the receiving end, it helps to look at your account for a slightly lower amount.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Be alert when a contact suddenly wants you to pay into a different account abroad. A correct SWIFT code tells you nothing about who owns the account: scammers use real codes of real banks.

Always verify a change of bank details through a phone call. Urgency and secrecy are warning signs – a real supplier can wait a day. If a payment has already gone to a fraudster, call your bank right away.

Scams also target the receiver: someone claims to have sent more than agreed and asks you to refund the extra to a new account. Wait until the money has really arrived – ask Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt if something looks wrong.