SWIFT Code EGGBEGCAPAY — EGYPTIAN GULF BANK, GIZA

About SWIFT Code EGGBEGCAPAY — EGYPTIAN GULF BANK, GIZA

SWIFT code EGGBEGCAPAY is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for EGYPTIAN GULF BANK in GIZA, 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 EGYPTIAN GULF BANK for all outward international remittances from GIZA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code EGGBEGCAPAY

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

When to Use SWIFT Code EGGBEGCAPAY

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your EGYPTIAN GULF BANK account in GIZA, share SWIFT code EGGBEGCAPAY 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 EGYPTIAN GULF BANK, GIZA must provide SWIFT code EGGBEGCAPAY. 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 EGYPTIAN GULF BANK in GIZA rely on SWIFT code EGGBEGCAPAY 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 EGYPTIAN GULF BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for EGYPTIAN GULF BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for EGYPTIAN GULF BANK →

How SWIFT Code EGGBEGCAPAY Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code EGGBEGCAPAY

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter EGGBEGCAPAY uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GIZA 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 EGGBEGCAPAY directly with EGYPTIAN GULF BANK's GIZA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.