SWIFT/BIC code BMISEGCX388
BMISEGCX388 belongs to Banque Misr in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BMISEGCX388 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BMISEGCX |
| Branch code | 388 |
| Bank | Banque Misr |
| Branch | El Tawfikia Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 388 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 BMISEGCX388?
BMISEGCX388 is the SWIFT/BIC code of El Tawfikia Branch, a unit of Banque Misr in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BMISEGCX instead of BMISEGCX388?
BMISEGCX is the head office of Banque Misr, while BMISEGCX388 points to El Tawfikia Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BMISEGCX388.
Has Banque Misr got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Misr in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Misr.
How long does a transfer to Banque Misr take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque Misr?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BMISEGCX388, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BMISEGCX388 stand for?
BMIS is the bank code of Banque Misr, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 388 is the code of the branch El Tawfikia Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.