SWIFT Code SBNKEGC10AL — SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE, ALEXANDRIA

About SWIFT Code SBNKEGC10AL — SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE, ALEXANDRIA

SWIFT code SBNKEGC10AL is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE in ALEXANDRIA, 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 SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE for all outward international remittances from ALEXANDRIA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SBNKEGC10AL

The code SBNKEGC10AL follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SBNKEGC10AL

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE account in ALEXANDRIA, share SWIFT code SBNKEGC10AL 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 SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE, ALEXANDRIA must provide SWIFT code SBNKEGC10AL. 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 SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE in ALEXANDRIA rely on SWIFT code SBNKEGC10AL 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 SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE →

How SWIFT Code SBNKEGC10AL Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SBNKEGC10AL 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 SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SBNKEGC10AL

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SBNKEGC10AL uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ALEXANDRIA 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 SBNKEGC10AL directly with SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE's ALEXANDRIA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.