SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX180
BCAIEGCX180 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX180 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 180 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Helwan |
| 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.
- 180 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX180?
The code BCAIEGCX180 belongs to Helwan, 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.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX180?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX180 points to Helwan. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX180 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX180, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX180 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 180 identifies the branch Helwan.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.