SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX420
BCAIEGCX420 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Mansoura, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX420 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 420 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Mansura Branch |
| City | El Mansoura |
| 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.
- 420 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 BCAIEGCX420?
BCAIEGCX420 identifies Mansura Branch, a unit of Banque du Caire in El Mansoura, Egypt. Use this branch code only when 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX420 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 420 identifies the branch Mansura Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX420?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX420 points to Mansura Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX420.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX420 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX420 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.