SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA040
BDACEGCA040 belongs to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Tanta, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDACEGCA040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDACEGCA |
| Branch code | 040 |
| Bank | Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit |
| Branch | El Gharbia Branch |
| City | Tanta |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 040 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 BDACEGCA040?
The code BDACEGCA040 belongs to El Gharbia Branch, a branch or department of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Tanta, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BDACEGCA instead of BDACEGCA040?
BDACEGCA is the head office of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, while BDACEGCA040 is El Gharbia Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDACEGCA040.
What do the letters in BDACEGCA040 mean?
BDAC is the institution code of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and 040 is the code of the branch El Gharbia Branch.
Does Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit.
What happens if I use BDACEGCA040 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BDACEGCA040 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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.