SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX150
BCAIEGCX150 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX150 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 150 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Airport 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.
- 150 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX150?
The code BCAIEGCX150 belongs to Airport Branch, a branch or department 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 BCAIEGCX150 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX150 with the recipient before sending.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX150, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX150?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX150 is Airport Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX150.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.