SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX411
BCAIEGCX411 belongs to Banque du Caire in Sharkya, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX411 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 411 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Hesseinyia Branch |
| City | Sharkya |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 411 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 is behind BIC BCAIEGCX411?
The code BCAIEGCX411 belongs to Hesseinyia Branch, part of Banque du Caire in Sharkya, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX411, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX411 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX411 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.