SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXOBR — FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT, AL OBOUR

About SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXOBR — FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT, AL OBOUR

SWIFT code FIEGEGCXOBR is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT in AL OBOUR, 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 FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT for all outward international remittances from AL OBOUR. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXOBR

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

When to Use SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXOBR

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT account in AL OBOUR, share SWIFT code FIEGEGCXOBR 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 FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT, AL OBOUR must provide SWIFT code FIEGEGCXOBR. 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 FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT in AL OBOUR rely on SWIFT code FIEGEGCXOBR 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 FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT →

How SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXOBR Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXOBR

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FIEGEGCXOBR uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for AL OBOUR 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 FIEGEGCXOBR directly with FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT's AL OBOUR branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.