SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX452
BCAIEGCX452 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Gharbiaa, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX452 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 452 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Souk Nasser |
| City | El Gharbiaa |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 452 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 BCAIEGCX452?
BCAIEGCX452 identifies Souk Nasser, a unit 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 BCAIEGCX452?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX452 is Souk Nasser. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX452.
Has Banque du Caire got 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 happens if I use BCAIEGCX452 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX452 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.