SWIFT Code CITIEGCX — CITIBANK CAIRO, CAIRO

About SWIFT Code CITIEGCX — CITIBANK CAIRO, CAIRO

SWIFT code CITIEGCX is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITIBANK CAIRO in CAIRO, 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 CAIRO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CITIEGCX

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CITIEGCX

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITIBANK CAIRO account in CAIRO, share SWIFT code CITIEGCX 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, CAIRO must provide SWIFT code CITIEGCX. 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 CAIRO rely on SWIFT code CITIEGCX 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 CITIEGCX Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CITIEGCX 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 CITIEGCX

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