SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX593
BCAIEGCX593 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Dakahliaa, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX593 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 593 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Gomhouria |
| City | El Dakahliaa |
| 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.
- 593 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 SWIFT code BCAIEGCX593?
BCAIEGCX593 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gomhouria, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in El Dakahliaa, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX593 stand for?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 593 identifies the branch Gomhouria.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX593?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX593 is Gomhouria. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX593.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX593 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCAIEGCX593 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.