SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX340
BCAIEGCX340 belongs to Banque du Caire in South Sinai, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX340 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 340 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Nowaiba Branch |
| City | South Sinai |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 340 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 SWIFT code BCAIEGCX340?
BCAIEGCX340 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nowaiba Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in South Sinai, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX340, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX340?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX340 is Nowaiba Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAIEGCX340 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX340 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 340 identifies the department Nowaiba Branch.
Has Banque du Caire got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.