SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX471
BCAIEGCX471 belongs to Banque du Caire in Menouf, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX471 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 471 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Berket El Sabaa |
| City | Menouf |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 471 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 BIC BCAIEGCX471?
BCAIEGCX471 identifies Berket El Sabaa, a unit of Banque du Caire in Menouf, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX471 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 471 identifies the department Berket El Sabaa.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX471 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX471 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX471, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX471?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX471 is Berket El Sabaa. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX471.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.