SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX500
BCAIEGCX500 belongs to Banque du Caire in Marsa Matrouh, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Marsa Matrouh |
| City | Marsa Matrouh |
| 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.
- 500 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX500?
BCAIEGCX500 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Marsa Matrouh, a unit of Banque du Caire in Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Banque du Caire got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX500 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 500 is the code of the department Marsa Matrouh.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX500 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX500 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX500?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX500 points to Marsa Matrouh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAIEGCX500 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.