SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX045
BCAIEGCX045 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX045 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 045 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Sarwat Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 045 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 code BCAIEGCX045?
BCAIEGCX045 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sarwat Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banque du Caire got 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.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX045?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX045 points to Sarwat Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCAIEGCX045 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX045 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAIEGCX045 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check 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?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.