SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX460
BCAIEGCX460 belongs to Banque du Caire in Ghardaia, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX460 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 460 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Mehalla Branch |
| City | Ghardaia |
| 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.
- 460 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BCAIEGCX460?
The code BCAIEGCX460 belongs to Mehalla Branch, part of Banque du Caire in Ghardaia, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX460, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX460 stand for?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 460 is the code of the department Mehalla Branch.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX460?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX460 is Mehalla Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCAIEGCX460 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.