SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA050
BDACEGCA050 belongs to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in El Mansoura, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDACEGCA050 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDACEGCA |
| Branch code | 050 |
| Bank | Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit |
| Branch | Dakahlia Branch |
| City | El Mansoura |
| 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.
- 050 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BDACEGCA050?
The code BDACEGCA050 belongs to Dakahlia Branch, part of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in El Mansoura, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BDACEGCA050 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BDACEGCA050 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA050, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use BDACEGCA instead of BDACEGCA050?
BDACEGCA is the head office of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, while BDACEGCA050 points to Dakahlia Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDACEGCA050.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers 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.