SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA097
BDACEGCA097 belongs to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Aswan, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDACEGCA097 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDACEGCA |
| Branch code | 097 |
| Bank | Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit |
| Branch | Aswan Branch |
| City | Aswan |
| 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.
- 097 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 BIC BDACEGCA097?
BDACEGCA097 identifies Aswan Branch, a branch or department of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit in Aswan, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BDACEGCA097 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BDACEGCA097 against the details from Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit?
Many banks 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.
How long does a transfer to Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BDACEGCA097, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BDACEGCA instead of BDACEGCA097?
BDACEGCA is the head office of Principal Bank For Development and Agricultural Credit, while BDACEGCA097 is Aswan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDACEGCA097.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.