SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX491
BCAIEGCX491 belongs to Banque du Caire in Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX491 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 491 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Dessouk |
| City | Kafr El Sheikh |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 491 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 BCAIEGCX491?
BCAIEGCX491 identifies Dessouk, a unit of Banque du Caire in Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX491 stand for?
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 491 identifies the branch Dessouk.
What is the cheapest 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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX491 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX491 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX491, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.