SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX401
BCAIEGCX401 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX401 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 401 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Kaluob |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- 401 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX401?
The code BCAIEGCX401 belongs to Kaluob, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banque du Caire got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX401?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX401 is Kaluob. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX401 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX401 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 401 is the code of the branch Kaluob.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX401 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX401 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.