SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX650
BCAIEGCX650 belongs to Banque du Caire in Sohag, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX650 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 650 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Sohag Branch |
| City | Sohag |
| 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.
- 650 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 code BCAIEGCX650?
BCAIEGCX650 identifies Sohag Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Sohag, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banque du Caire got more 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 BCAIEGCX650 stand for?
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 650 identifies the department Sohag Branch.
What happens if I enter BCAIEGCX650 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAIEGCX650 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX650?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX650 points to Sohag Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCAIEGCX650.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.