SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX013
BCAIEGCX013 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Settlement Department |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 013 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 BCAIEGCX013?
BCAIEGCX013 identifies Settlement Department, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX013?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX013 is Settlement Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX013 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Banque du Caire got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX013, 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 do the letters in BCAIEGCX013 stand for?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 013 is the code of the department Settlement Department.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.