SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX060
BCAIEGCX060 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX060 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 060 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Azhar 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.
- 060 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 BIC BCAIEGCX060?
The code BCAIEGCX060 belongs to Azhar Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX060 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAIEGCX060 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX060 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 060 is the code of the branch Azhar Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX060, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.