SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX140
BCAIEGCX140 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX140 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 140 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Roxy |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 140 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 SWIFT code BCAIEGCX140?
BCAIEGCX140 identifies Roxy, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX140 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 140 is the code of the branch Roxy.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX140, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Banque du Caire got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services 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.