SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX415
BCAIEGCX415 belongs to Banque du Caire in Sharkya, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX415 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 415 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Lewaa Branch |
| City | Sharkya |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 415 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 code BCAIEGCX415?
The code BCAIEGCX415 belongs to Lewaa Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in Sharkya, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 best 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 – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX415 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 415 is the code of the department Lewaa Branch.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX415 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX415 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX415?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX415 is Lewaa Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCAIEGCX415 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.