SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX602
BCAIEGCX602 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX602 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 602 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Mohandesseen |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 602 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX602?
BCAIEGCX602 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mohandesseen, part of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX602, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX602 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 602 is the code of the department Mohandesseen.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX602?
BCAIEGCX points to the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX602 is Mohandesseen. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCAIEGCX602 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.