SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX080
BCAIEGCX080 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX080 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 080 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Saida Zainab Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 080 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 BIC BCAIEGCX080?
BCAIEGCX080 identifies Saida Zainab Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX080 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX080 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX080 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 080 identifies the branch Saida Zainab Branch.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX080, 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.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.