SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX112
BCAIEGCX112 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX112 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 112 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | New Maadi |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 112 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX112?
BCAIEGCX112 is the SWIFT/BIC code of New Maadi, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX112 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX112 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX112?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX112 points to New Maadi. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX112.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX112 stand for?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 112 identifies the branch New Maadi.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX112, 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. 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.