SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX606
BCAIEGCX606 belongs to Banque du Caire in 6th of October, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX606 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 606 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | 6 October |
| City | 6th of October |
| 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.
- 606 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX606?
The code BCAIEGCX606 belongs to 6 October, part of Banque du Caire in 6th of October, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX606, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX606?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX606 points to 6 October. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX606.
Has Banque du Caire got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX606 stand for?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 606 identifies the branch 6 October.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.