SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX402

BCAIEGCX402 belongs to Banque du Caire in Qaliobia, Egypt.

BCAIEGCX402

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCAIEGCX402
8-character codeBCAIEGCX
Branch code402
BankBanque du Caire
BranchKafr Shokr Branch
CityQaliobia
CountryEgypt

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.
402 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 BCAIEGCX402?

BCAIEGCX402 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kafr Shokr Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Qaliobia, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Banque du Caire have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?

Banks often 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.

What does each part of BCAIEGCX402 stand for?

BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 402 identifies the department Kafr Shokr Branch.

Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX402?

BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX402 points to Kafr Shokr Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX402 if the recipient asks for it.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX402, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.