SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX195
BCAIEGCX195 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX195 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 195 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Youssef Abbas Branch |
| 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.
- 195 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX195?
The code BCAIEGCX195 belongs to Youssef Abbas Branch, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX195 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 195 is the code of the branch Youssef Abbas Branch.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX195 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX195 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Has Banque du Caire got other 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.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX195?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX195 is Youssef Abbas Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCAIEGCX195 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.