SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX033
BCAIEGCX033 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX033 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 033 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Awkaf |
| 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.
- 033 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX033?
BCAIEGCX033 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Awkaf, a branch or department 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 BCAIEGCX033?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX033 is Awkaf. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAIEGCX033 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX033 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 033 is the code of the branch Awkaf.
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 what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX033, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.