SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX680
BCAIEGCX680 belongs to Banque du Caire in Kena, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX680 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 680 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Nagh Hammadi |
| City | Kena |
| 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.
- 680 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 uses BIC BCAIEGCX680?
BCAIEGCX680 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nagh Hammadi, a branch or department of Banque du Caire in Kena, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banque du Caire take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Banque du Caire have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 BCAIEGCX680 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 680 is the code of the branch Nagh Hammadi.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX680, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX680?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX680 points to Nagh Hammadi. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAIEGCX680 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.