SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX220
BCAIEGCX220 belongs to Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX220 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 220 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Backus Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 220 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 BCAIEGCX220?
BCAIEGCX220 identifies Backus Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX220 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 220 is the code of the department Backus Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire?
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.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX220 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX220 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX220, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.