SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA003
BDACEGCA003 belongs to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDACEGCA003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDACEGCA |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit |
| Branch | Alexandria Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BDAC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 003 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 SWIFT code BDACEGCA003?
BDACEGCA003 identifies Alexandria Branch, a branch or department of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BDACEGCA003 mean?
BDAC is the institution code of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and 003 is the code of the department Alexandria Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA003, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.