SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX085
BCAIEGCX085 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX085 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 085 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Midan Elsaida |
| 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.
- 085 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 BCAIEGCX085?
BCAIEGCX085 identifies Midan Elsaida, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX085 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 085 identifies the branch Midan Elsaida.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX085 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX085 with the recipient before sending.
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 what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Has Banque du Caire got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.