SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX030
BCAIEGCX030 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX030 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 030 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | 19 Adly Branch |
| 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.
- 030 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX030?
The code BCAIEGCX030 belongs to 19 Adly Branch, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX030 stand for?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 030 is the code of the department 19 Adly Branch.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX030?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX030 is 19 Adly Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX030 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX030, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.