SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX594
BCAIEGCX594 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Menoufiaa, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX594 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 594 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | El Sadat |
| City | El Menoufiaa |
| 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.
- 594 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 code BCAIEGCX594?
The code BCAIEGCX594 belongs to El Sadat, part of Banque du Caire in El Menoufiaa, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX594?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX594 is El Sadat. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX594 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Banque du Caire have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX594 mean?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 594 is the code of the department El Sadat.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX594, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.