SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX160
BCAIEGCX160 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX160 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 160 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Sabtia |
| 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.
- 160 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX160?
BCAIEGCX160 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sabtia, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Banque du Caire got 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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX160, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX160?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX160 points to Sabtia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX160 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX160 stand for?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 160 identifies the department Sabtia.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.