SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX590
BCAIEGCX590 belongs to Banque du Caire in Sharjah, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX590 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 590 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | 10 Th Ramadan Branch |
| City | Sharjah |
| 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.
- 590 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 code BCAIEGCX590?
The code BCAIEGCX590 belongs to 10 Th Ramadan Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Sharjah, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX590 stand for?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 590 identifies the branch 10 Th Ramadan Branch.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX590?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX590 points to 10 Th Ramadan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX590.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX590, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.