SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX190
BCAIEGCX190 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX190 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 190 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Nasr City |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 190 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 is behind BIC BCAIEGCX190?
BCAIEGCX190 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nasr City, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX190 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX190 against the details from Banque du Caire before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Many banks 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.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX190 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 190 is the code of the branch Nasr City.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX190, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.