SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX350
BCAIEGCX350 belongs to Banque du Caire in South Sinai, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX350 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 350 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Arish Branch |
| City | South Sinai |
| 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.
- 350 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 BCAIEGCX350?
BCAIEGCX350 identifies Arish Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in South Sinai, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX350 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX350 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX350?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX350 is Arish Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAIEGCX350 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX350, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX350 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 350 is the code of the branch Arish Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.