SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX035
BCAIEGCX035 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX035 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 035 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Abbasia Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 035 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/BIC code BCAIEGCX035?
BCAIEGCX035 identifies Abbasia Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX035, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX035 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAIEGCX035 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX035?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX035 points to Abbasia Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCAIEGCX035 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.