SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX101
BCAIEGCX101 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX101 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 101 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Khlousy |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 101 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 is behind BIC BCAIEGCX101?
BCAIEGCX101 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Khlousy, a unit 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 cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX101 stand for?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 101 identifies the branch Khlousy.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX101?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX101 is Khlousy. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX101.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX101, 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 faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.