SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCX740
BCAIEGCX740 belongs to Banque du Caire in Bani Suef, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCX740 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | 740 |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Samastta |
| City | Bani Suef |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 740 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 SWIFT code BCAIEGCX740?
BCAIEGCX740 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Samastta, a unit of Banque du Caire in Bani Suef, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 happens if I use BCAIEGCX740 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCAIEGCX740 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BCAIEGCX740 mean?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 740 identifies the department Samastta.
Can I use BCAIEGCX instead of BCAIEGCX740?
BCAIEGCX is the main office of Banque du Caire, while BCAIEGCX740 points to Samastta. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCAIEGCX740 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Caire?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.