IBAN
IBAN in Egypt
A Egypt IBAN has 29 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 29 characters
- Starts with
- EG
- Example (electronic)
- EG380019000500000000263180002
- Example (print)
- EG38 0019 0005 0000 0000 2631 8000 2
- SEPA
- No — payments go by SWIFT
- Bank code
- 4 digits, positions 5–8
Structure, field by field
EG380019000500000000263180002
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | EG |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 38 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | digits | 0019 |
| 9–12 | Branch code | 4 | digits | 0005 |
| 13–29 | Account number | 17 | digits | 00000000263180002 |
Calculate a Egypt IBAN
Where to find it
On the account holder’s bank statement, in their online or mobile banking under account details, or on the invoice of a supplier who wants to be paid by transfer. If you only have the bank code and account number, ask the bank for the IBAN (or use the calculator above where it is offered), then confirm it with the beneficiary.
Questions
- How many characters is a Egypt IBAN?
- 29, always starting with EG. In print it is written in groups of four: EG38 0019 0005 0000 0000 2631 8000 2.
- Can I pay a Egypt IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Egypt is outside SEPA: payments go by SWIFT, and you need the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code with the IBAN.
- Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
- No. The check digits prove the number is well-formed, which catches almost every typo. Only the beneficiary’s bank can confirm the account is open and in their name.
Paying an IBAN in Egypt?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.
When will it arrive?