SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX070
BCAIEGCX070 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX070 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 070 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Helioplis Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 070 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 BCAIEGCX070?
The code BCAIEGCX070 belongs to Helioplis Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
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, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX070, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX070?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX070 is Helioplis Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX070.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.