SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX472
BCAIEGCX472 belongs to Banque du Caire in Menouf, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX472 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 472 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Tala |
| City | Menouf |
| 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.
- 472 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 BIC BCAIEGCX472?
The code BCAIEGCX472 belongs to Tala, a unit of Banque du Caire in Menouf, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX472, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX472 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX472 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX472 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 472 identifies the department Tala.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.