SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX090
BCAIEGCX090 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX090 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 090 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Ramsis Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 090 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 BIC BCAIEGCX090?
The code BCAIEGCX090 belongs to Ramsis Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX090?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX090 is Ramsis Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCAIEGCX090 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX090 stand for?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 090 identifies the department Ramsis Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX090, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.