SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA086
BDACEGCA086 belongs to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in El Menia, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDACEGCA086 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDACEGCA |
| Branch code | 086 |
| Bank | Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit |
| Branch | El Menia Branch |
| City | El Menia |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 086 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 uses SWIFT code BDACEGCA086?
BDACEGCA086 identifies El Menia Branch, part of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in El Menia, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA086, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of BDACEGCA086 stand for?
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 086 is the code of the branch El Menia Branch.
Can I use BDACEGCA instead of BDACEGCA086?
BDACEGCA points to the head office of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, while BDACEGCA086 is El Menia Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDACEGCA086.
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. Compare what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.