SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX230
BCAIEGCX230 belongs to Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX230 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 230 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Sporting Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 230 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX230?
BCAIEGCX230 identifies Sporting Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banque du Caire got 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.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX230, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
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.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX230?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX230 points to Sporting Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX230.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.