SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX210
BCAIEGCX210 belongs to Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX210 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 210 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Salah Salem Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 210 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX210?
BCAIEGCX210 identifies Salah Salem 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 do the letters in BCAIEGCX210 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 210 is the code of the department Salah Salem Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Banque du Caire have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX210 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX210 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX210, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.