SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX170
BCAIEGCX170 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX170 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 170 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Noubar |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 170 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 BIC BCAIEGCX170?
The code BCAIEGCX170 belongs to Noubar, 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 BCAIEGCX170 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX170 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX170 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 170 is the code of the branch Noubar.
Does Banque du Caire have 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 do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX170, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.