SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCXXXX
BCAIEGCXXXX belongs to Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCAIEGCXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCAIEGCX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque du Caire |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT code BCAIEGCXXXX?
BCAIEGCXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Banque du Caire in Cairo, Egypt. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque du Caire.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Banque du Caire have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banque du Caire.
Are BCAIEGCX and BCAIEGCXXXX the same code?
Yes. BCAIEGCX is the 8-character version of BCAIEGCXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banque du Caire in Cairo.
What do the letters in BCAIEGCXXXX stand for?
BCAI is the bank code of Banque du Caire, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque du Caire?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCAIEGCXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.