SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX570
BCAIEGCX570 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Behirra, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX570 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 570 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Abo El Matamir |
| City | El Behirra |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 570 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 BCAIEGCX570?
BCAIEGCX570 identifies Abo El Matamir, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in El Behirra, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX570 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 570 is the code of the department Abo El Matamir.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX570, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX570?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX570 is Abo El Matamir. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAIEGCX570 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX570 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCAIEGCX570 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.