SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX231
BCAIEGCX231 belongs to Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX231 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 231 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Ebrahemiya 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.
- 231 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 code BCAIEGCX231?
The code BCAIEGCX231 belongs to Ebrahemiya Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX231 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 231 identifies the department Ebrahemiya 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. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX231 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX231 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX231, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.