SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX423
BCAIEGCX423 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Dakahliaa, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX423 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 423 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Belkas |
| City | El Dakahliaa |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 423 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX423?
BCAIEGCX423 identifies Belkas, a unit of Banque du Caire in El Dakahliaa, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Banque du Caire got other 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.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX423 stand for?
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 423 is the code of the branch Belkas.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX423?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX423 is Belkas. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX423 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX423, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.