SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX550
BCAIEGCX550 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Sharkiaa, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX550 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 550 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Diarb Negm |
| City | El Sharkiaa |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 550 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 uses BIC BCAIEGCX550?
BCAIEGCX550 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Diarb Negm, a unit of Banque du Caire in El Sharkiaa, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX550?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX550 points to Diarb Negm. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX550.
Has Banque du Caire got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX550 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX550 against the details from Banque du Caire before you confirm.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX550 mean?
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 550 identifies the branch Diarb Negm.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.