SWIFT Code ABRKEGCATAN — ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT, TANTA

About SWIFT Code ABRKEGCATAN — ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT, TANTA

SWIFT code ABRKEGCATAN is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT in TANTA, Egypt. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT for all outward international remittances from TANTA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ABRKEGCATAN

The code ABRKEGCATAN follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ABRKEGCATAN

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT account in TANTA, share SWIFT code ABRKEGCATAN with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT, TANTA must provide SWIFT code ABRKEGCATAN. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT in TANTA rely on SWIFT code ABRKEGCATAN for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT →

How SWIFT Code ABRKEGCATAN Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ABRKEGCATAN and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ABRKEGCATAN

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ABRKEGCATAN uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for TANTA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Egypt.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ABRKEGCATAN directly with ALBARAKA BANK EGYPT's TANTA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.