SWIFT Code CITIEGCXALE — CITIBANK CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA

About SWIFT Code CITIEGCXALE — CITIBANK CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA

SWIFT code CITIEGCXALE is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITIBANK CAIRO in ALEXANDRIA, 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 CITIBANK CAIRO for all outward international remittances from ALEXANDRIA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CITIEGCXALE

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CITIEGCXALE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITIBANK CAIRO account in ALEXANDRIA, share SWIFT code CITIEGCXALE 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 CITIBANK CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA must provide SWIFT code CITIEGCXALE. 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 CITIBANK CAIRO in ALEXANDRIA rely on SWIFT code CITIEGCXALE 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 CITIBANK CAIRO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CITIBANK CAIRO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CITIBANK CAIRO →

How SWIFT Code CITIEGCXALE Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CITIEGCXALE 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 CITIBANK CAIRO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CITIBANK CAIRO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CITIEGCXALE

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CITIEGCXALE uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ALEXANDRIA 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 CITIEGCXALE directly with CITIBANK CAIRO's ALEXANDRIA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.