SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX641
BCAIEGCX641 belongs to Banque du Caire in El Kharga, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX641 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 641 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | El Kharga |
| City | El Kharga |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 641 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 uses BIC BCAIEGCX641?
The code BCAIEGCX641 belongs to El Kharga, part of Banque du Caire in El Kharga, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX641 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 641 identifies the branch El Kharga.
Has Banque du Caire got 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.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX641?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX641 is El Kharga. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCAIEGCX641 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX641 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAIEGCX641 against the details from Banque du Caire before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.