EBBKEGCX — HSBC BANK EGYPT S.A.E
EBBKEGCX is the SWIFT/BIC code for HSBC BANK EGYPT S.A.E in CAIRO, Egypt — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
EBBKEGCX is the SWIFT/BIC code for HSBC BANK EGYPT S.A.E in CAIRO, Egypt. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | HSBC BANK EGYPT S.A.E |
| Country | Egypt (EG) |
| Location Code | CX |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code EBBKEGCX belong to?
The SWIFT code EBBKEGCX identifies HSBC BANK EGYPT S.A.E in CAIRO, Egypt. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code EBBKEGCX mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of EBBKEGCX are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (EBBK) represent the bank code for HSBC BANK EGYPT S.A.E; characters 5-6 (EG) indicate the country code for Egypt; characters 7-8 (CX) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code EBBKEGCX active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) EBBKEGCX is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'CX' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code EBBKEGCX instead of EBBKEGCX?
Yes. The 8-character code EBBKEGCX represents the primary headquarters of HSBC BANK EGYPT S.A.E. The 11-character code EBBKEGCX targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to EBBKEGCX (or EBBKEGCXXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to EBBKEGCX?
The physical address registered for EBBKEGCX is: 306 CORNICHE EL NIL, 11728, CAIRO, Egypt. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).