SWIFT Code CFOEEGC1 — CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN, CAIRO

About SWIFT Code CFOEEGC1 — CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN, CAIRO

SWIFT code CFOEEGC1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN 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 CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN 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 CFOEEGC1

The code CFOEEGC1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CFOEEGC1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN account in CAIRO, share SWIFT code CFOEEGC1 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 CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN, CAIRO must provide SWIFT code CFOEEGC1. 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 CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN in CAIRO rely on SWIFT code CFOEEGC1 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 CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN →

How SWIFT Code CFOEEGC1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CFOEEGC1 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 CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CFOEEGC1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CFOEEGC1 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 CFOEEGC1 directly with CREDIT FONCIER EGYPTIEN's CAIRO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.