SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX608
BCAIEGCX608 belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX608 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 608 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Magda Building |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 608 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX608?
BCAIEGCX608 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Magda Building, a unit of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX608 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX608 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Banque du Caire have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX608 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 608 identifies the department Magda Building.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX608?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX608 points to Magda Building. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX608 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.