SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX100
BCAIEGCX100 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX100 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 100 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Shoubra Branch |
| 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.
- 100 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 BIC BCAIEGCX100?
BCAIEGCX100 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shoubra Branch, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX100, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX100?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX100 points to Shoubra Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX100 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX100 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 100 is the code of the department Shoubra Branch.
Does Banque du Caire have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.