SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX492
BCAIEGCX492 belongs to Banque du Caire in Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX492 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 492 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | El Kholafaa El Rashidin |
| 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.
- 492 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX492?
BCAIEGCX492 is the SWIFT/BIC code of El Kholafaa El Rashidin, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX492 stand for?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 492 is the code of the branch El Kholafaa El Rashidin.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX492 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX492 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best 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 what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX492?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX492 is El Kholafaa El Rashidin. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCAIEGCX492 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.