SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX430
BCAIEGCX430 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Dakahliaa, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX430 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 430 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Meit Ghamr |
| 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.
- 430 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 is behind SWIFT code BCAIEGCX430?
The code BCAIEGCX430 belongs to Meit Ghamr, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in El Dakahliaa, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX430, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX430 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX430 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX430 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 430 identifies the branch Meit Ghamr.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.