SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX255
BCAIEGCX255 belongs to Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX255 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 255 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Borg El Arab Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 255 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 BIC BCAIEGCX255?
BCAIEGCX255 identifies Borg El Arab Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX255?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX255 points to Borg El Arab Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX255.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX255 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 255 identifies the department Borg El Arab Branch.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 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 what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX255, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.