SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX660
BCAIEGCX660 belongs to Banque du Caire in Aswan, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX660 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 660 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Aswan Branch |
| City | Aswan |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque du Caire SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 660 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 BCAIEGCX660?
The code BCAIEGCX660 belongs to Aswan Branch, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Aswan, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Banque du Caire got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Caire in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX660?
BCAIEGCX points to the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX660 is Aswan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCAIEGCX660 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX660 stand for?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 660 identifies the branch Aswan Branch.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX660 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAIEGCX660 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.