SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX055
BCAIEGCX055 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX055 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 055 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Talaat Harb |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 055 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 uses SWIFT code BCAIEGCX055?
BCAIEGCX055 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Talaat Harb, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX055, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX055 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 055 is the code of the department Talaat Harb.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX055 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX055 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.