SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX640
BCAIEGCX640 belongs to Banque du Caire in Assuit, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX640 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 640 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Assuit Branch |
| City | Assuit |
| 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.
- 640 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 BIC BCAIEGCX640?
BCAIEGCX640 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Assuit Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Assuit, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX640, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Banque du Caire got other 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 BCAIEGCX640 stand for?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 640 is the code of the department Assuit Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.