SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA045

BDACEGCA045 belongs to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Damanhour, Egypt.

BDACEGCA045

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDACEGCA045
8-character codeBDACEGCA
Branch code045
BankPrincipal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit
BranchEl Behera Branch
CityDamanhour
CountryEgypt

The way 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.
045 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 bank uses SWIFT code BDACEGCA045?

BDACEGCA045 identifies El Behera Branch, a branch or department of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Damanhour, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BDACEGCA045 mean?

BDAC is the institution code of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the location code and 045 identifies the department El Behera Branch.

Can I use BDACEGCA instead of BDACEGCA045?

BDACEGCA is the head office of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, while BDACEGCA045 points to El Behera Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDACEGCA045.

How long does a transfer to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit take in Egypt?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit.

What do I need to send money to an account at Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA045, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.