SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX700
BCAIEGCX700 belongs to Banque du Caire in Kena, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX700 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 700 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Kous |
| 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.
- 700 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX700?
BCAIEGCX700 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kous, a unit of Banque du Caire in Kena, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BCAIEGCX700 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCAIEGCX700 against the details from Banque du Caire before you confirm.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCX700 stand for?
BCAI is the institution code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 700 identifies the department Kous.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX700, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Banque du Caire in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX700?
BCAIEGCX is the head office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX700 is Kous. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCAIEGCX700 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.