What is the Egypt IBAN format?

Egypt IBANs start with EG, followed by 2 check digits, then a 25-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Egypt is not a SEPA member. International transfer fees and timelines apply.

Egypt IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Egypt IBAN?

A Egypt IBAN is 29 characters long.

29-character IBAN · EGP Egyptian Pound

A Egypt IBAN is 29 characters long and always begins with the country code EG, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. This is followed by the Branch Code (4 characters). The remaining 17 characters identify the individual account number. The Egypt IBAN uses the EGP (Egyptian Pound) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

EGP

Egyptian Pound

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

EG38 0019 0005 0000 0000 2631 8000 2

EG Country

38 Check Digits

0019 Bank Code

0005 Branch Code

00000000263180002 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	EG
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	38
5–8	4	Bank Code	n	0019
9–12	4	Branch Code	n	0005
13–29	17	Account Number	n	00000000263180002

n = numeric only (0–9) a = alphabetic only (A–Z) c = alphanumeric (0–9, A–Z)

Validate a Egypt IBAN

Paste a Egypt IBAN below to check it.

Egypt IBAN Regex Pattern

^EG\d{2}\d{4}\d{4}\d{17}$

Pattern validates length, country code, check digit positions, and field character types. Does not verify the MOD-97 checksum (use the validator above for full validation).

PHP

$iban = strtoupper(str_replace(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^EG\\d{2}\\d{4}\\d{4}\\d{17}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Egypt IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^EG\d{2}\d{4}\d{4}\d{17}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Egypt IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^EG\d{2}\d{4}\d{4}\d{17}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Egypt IBAN format

These snippets check format only. For full IBAN validation including MOD-97 checksum, use a dedicated IBAN library or the validator on this page.

How to Find Your Egypt IBAN

Egypt accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4n) + Branch Code (4n) + Account Number (17n) + Check Digit (1n). Your IBAN encodes these same components in the standardised international format.

1
Mobile banking app — Open your bank's app, navigate to account details or "Account Info." Your IBAN is usually displayed alongside your account number. Look for a field labelled "IBAN" or "International Account Number."
2
Bank statement — Your Egypt IBAN appears in the account header of your printed or PDF bank statement, typically near the top of the first page.
3
Online banking — Log in to your bank's website and go to "Account Details," "Account Summary," or "Profile." Most Egypt banks display the IBAN prominently in account settings.
4
Bank branch or helpline — Call your bank's customer service or visit a branch with your ID. They can provide your full IBAN instantly.

Once you have your IBAN, use the validator above to confirm it is correctly formatted before sharing it.

Sending Money to Egypt

Egypt is not a SEPA member. Transfers require both an IBAN and a BIC/SWIFT code. Expect 2–5 business days and a SWIFT correspondent fee (typically $10–$40 USD via a traditional bank). Using a specialist service like Wise or Revolut can significantly reduce these fees.

What to provide

Recipient's full name
IBAN (29 characters, starts with EG)
BIC / SWIFT code
Recipient's bank address (some banks)

Typical transfer time

2–5 days

Via SWIFT network. Specialist services (Wise, Revolut) are often faster and cheaper than traditional bank wires.

Egypt adopted IBAN in 2019. Not SEPA. Always include BIC. The Central Bank of Egypt mandates IBAN for all international transfers.

Compare transfer services for Egypt

Specialist services typically charge significantly less than high-street banks for international transfers.

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Central Bank

Central Bank of Egypt

https://www.cbe.org.eg ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 29 chars
Country Code: EG
Currency: EGP
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 25n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2019