SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA047
BDACEGCA047 belongs to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDACEGCA047 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDACEGCA |
| Branch code | 047 |
| Bank | Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit |
| Branch | Kafr El Sheikh Branch |
| City | Kafr El Sheikh |
| Country | Egypt |
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.
- 047 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/BIC code BDACEGCA047?
The code BDACEGCA047 belongs to Kafr El Sheikh Branch, a branch or department of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA047, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BDACEGCA instead of BDACEGCA047?
BDACEGCA is the main office of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, while BDACEGCA047 is Kafr El Sheikh Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDACEGCA047.
How long does a transfer to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of BDACEGCA047 mean?
BDAC is the bank code of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, EG stands for Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and 047 identifies the branch Kafr El Sheikh Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.