SWIFT/BIC code BMISEGCX401
BMISEGCX401 belongs to Banque Misr in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BMISEGCX401 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BMISEGCX |
| Branch code | 401 |
| Bank | Banque Misr |
| Branch | Talaat Harb Main Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Banque Misr SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 401 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 BMISEGCX401?
BMISEGCX401 identifies Talaat Harb Main Branch, part of Banque Misr in Alexandria, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BMISEGCX401 stand for?
BMIS is the institution code of Banque Misr, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 401 identifies the branch Talaat Harb Main Branch.
How long does a transfer to Banque Misr take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Misr?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BMISEGCX401, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BMISEGCX instead of BMISEGCX401?
BMISEGCX is the main office of Banque Misr, while BMISEGCX401 is Talaat Harb Main Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BMISEGCX401 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Banque Misr got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.