SWIFT/BIC code BCAIAEAA806
BCAIAEAA806 belongs to Banque Misr in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIAEAA806 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIAEAA |
| Branch code | 806 |
| Bank | Banque Misr |
| Branch | Al Ain Branch |
| City | Al Ain |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
The way the Banque Misr SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCAI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 806 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind BIC BCAIAEAA806?
BCAIAEAA806 identifies Al Ain Branch, a branch or department of Banque Misr in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCAIAEAA instead of BCAIAEAA806?
BCAIAEAA points to the main office of Banque Misr, while BCAIAEAA806 points to Al Ain Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIAEAA806.
What do the letters in BCAIAEAA806 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque Misr, AE stands for United Arab Emirates, AA is the code for the city or region and 806 identifies the branch Al Ain Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Misr?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Banque Misr got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Misr in United Arab Emirates. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Misr.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Misr?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIAEAA806, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.