SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX285
BCAIEGCX285 belongs to Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX285 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 285 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Bab Sedrah |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 285 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX285?
The code BCAIEGCX285 belongs to Bab Sedrah, a unit of Banque du Caire in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX285 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX285 against the details from Banque du Caire before you confirm.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX285?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX285 points to Bab Sedrah. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX285.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX285 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 285 identifies the department Bab Sedrah.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.