SWIFT/BIC code BMISEGCX381
BMISEGCX381 belongs to Banque Misr in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BMISEGCX381 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BMISEGCX |
| Branch code | 381 |
| Bank | Banque Misr |
| Branch | Kasr El Aini Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque Misr SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BMIS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 381 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/BIC code BMISEGCX381?
BMISEGCX381 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kasr El Aini Branch, a unit of Banque Misr in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque Misr?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BMISEGCX381, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BMISEGCX381 stand for?
BMIS is the institution code of Banque Misr, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 381 is the code of the branch Kasr El Aini Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Misr in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Banque Misr have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Misr in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Misr.
What happens if I enter BMISEGCX381 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BMISEGCX381 against the details from Banque Misr before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.