SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX151
BCAIEGCX151 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX151 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 151 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Al Orouba |
| 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.
- 151 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 BCAIEGCX151?
BCAIEGCX151 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Al Orouba, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX151 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX151 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX151 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 151 is the code of the branch Al Orouba.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX151, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.