SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX034
BCAIEGCX034 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX034 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 034 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Giza - Dokki Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 034 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BCAIEGCX034?
BCAIEGCX034 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Giza - Dokki Branch, part 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 BCAIEGCX034?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX034 points to Giza - Dokki Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX034.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX034 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 034 is the code of the department Giza - Dokki Branch.
Does Banque du Caire have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX034 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX034 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.