SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX451
BCAIEGCX451 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Gharbiaa, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX451 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 451 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Kafr El Zayat |
| City | El Gharbiaa |
| 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.
- 451 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 uses SWIFT code BCAIEGCX451?
BCAIEGCX451 identifies Kafr El Zayat, part of Banque du Caire in El Gharbiaa, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX451?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX451 points to Kafr El Zayat. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAIEGCX451 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Banque du Caire got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX451 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX451 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX451 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 451 identifies the department Kafr El Zayat.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX451, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.