SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX470
BCAIEGCX470 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX470 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 470 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Shebin El Koum |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 470 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/BIC code BCAIEGCX470?
BCAIEGCX470 identifies Shebin El Koum, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX470?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX470 is Shebin El Koum. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCAIEGCX470 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX470 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX470 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Banque du Caire have more 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.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.