SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX008
BCAIEGCX008 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Plan Department |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCAI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 008 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 uses SWIFT code BCAIEGCX008?
The code BCAIEGCX008 belongs to Plan Department, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Banque du Caire got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX008?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX008 is Plan Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCAIEGCX008 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX008, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX008 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX008 against the details from Banque du Caire before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.