SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX360
BCAIEGCX360 belongs to Banque du Caire in South Sinai, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX360 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 360 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Sharm Sheikh 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.
- 360 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 bank uses SWIFT code BCAIEGCX360?
BCAIEGCX360 identifies Sharm Sheikh Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in South Sinai, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX360 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 360 is the code of the department Sharm Sheikh Branch.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX360?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX360 points to Sharm Sheikh Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX360.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX360, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX360 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX360 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.