SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX540
BCAIEGCX540 belongs to Banque du Caire in Gharbia, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX540 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 540 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Zefta |
| City | Gharbia |
| 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.
- 540 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
What bank is behind BIC BCAIEGCX540?
BCAIEGCX540 identifies Zefta, a unit of Banque du Caire in Gharbia, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX540 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 540 identifies the department Zefta.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX540, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX540 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX540 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX540?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX540 is Zefta. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAIEGCX540 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.