SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXMHL — FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT, EL MAHALA EL KOBRA

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT in EL MAHALA EL KOBRA, Egypt. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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EL MAHALA EL KOBRA

FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT · Egypt

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

FIEGEGCXMHL

Code Breakdown

FIEG Bank Code
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EG Country
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CX Location
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MHL Branch

Branch

(EL MAHALA AL KOBRA BRANCH)

Country Code

EG

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXMHL — FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT, EL MAHALA EL KOBRA

SWIFT code FIEGEGCXMHL is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT in EL MAHALA EL KOBRA, 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 EL MAHALA EL KOBRA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXMHL

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

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeFIEG4 lettersIdentifies FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT as the institution
Country CodeEG2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Egypt
Location CodeCX2 charsCity/region identifier within Egypt
Branch CodeMHL3 charsIdentifies the specific EL MAHALA EL KOBRA branch
Quick Tip: FIEGEGCXMHL is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code FIEGEGCXMHL

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT account in EL MAHALA EL KOBRA, share SWIFT code FIEGEGCXMHL 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, EL MAHALA EL KOBRA must provide SWIFT code FIEGEGCXMHL. 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 EL MAHALA EL KOBRA rely on SWIFT code FIEGEGCXMHL for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT FIEGEGCXMHL8 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code FIEGEGCXMHL in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

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 FIEGEGCXMHL Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code FIEGEGCXMHL 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 FIEGEGCXMHL

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

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK OF EGYPT's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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