SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX591
BCAIEGCX591 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Menoufiaa, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX591 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 591 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Bagour |
| City | El Menoufiaa |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 591 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX591?
BCAIEGCX591 identifies Bagour, part of Banque du Caire in El Menoufiaa, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX591, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX591?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX591 is Bagour. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCAIEGCX591 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Banque du Caire have more 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 BCAIEGCX591 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAIEGCX591 against the details from Banque du Caire before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.