SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX260
BCAIEGCX260 belongs to Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX260 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 260 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Glim 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.
- 260 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 BIC BCAIEGCX260?
The code BCAIEGCX260 belongs to Glim Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX260, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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 quicker than a bank.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX260?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX260 points to Glim Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX260.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX260 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 260 identifies the department Glim Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.