SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX072
BCAIEGCX072 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX072 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 072 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Horriya |
| 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.
- 072 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX072?
BCAIEGCX072 identifies Horriya, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX072 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 072 is the code of the branch Horriya.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX072, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX072 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX072 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.