SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX020
BCAIEGCX020 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX020 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 020 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Kasr El-Neel Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 020 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/BIC code BCAIEGCX020?
The code BCAIEGCX020 belongs to Kasr El-Neel Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX020 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 020 identifies the branch Kasr El-Neel Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX020, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX020 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX020 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX020?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX020 is Kasr El-Neel Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX020.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.