SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX201
BCAIEGCX201 belongs to Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX201 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 201 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | El Wardian Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| 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.
- 201 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 is behind BIC BCAIEGCX201?
BCAIEGCX201 identifies El Wardian Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX201 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX201 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX201 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 201 is the code of the department El Wardian Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.