SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCACAI
EGGBEGCACAI belongs to Egyptian Gulf Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EGGBEGCACAI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EGGBEGCA |
| Branch code | CAI |
| Bank | Egyptian Gulf Bank |
| Branch | Garden City |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Egyptian Gulf Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EGGB 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.
- CAI 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 BIC EGGBEGCACAI?
EGGBEGCACAI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Garden City, part of Egyptian Gulf Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter EGGBEGCACAI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check EGGBEGCACAI with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in EGGBEGCACAI stand for?
EGGB is the bank code of Egyptian Gulf Bank, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CA is the code for the city or region and CAI identifies the department Garden City.
Can I use EGGBEGCA instead of EGGBEGCACAI?
EGGBEGCA points to the main office of Egyptian Gulf Bank, while EGGBEGCACAI points to Garden City. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention EGGBEGCACAI.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Egyptian Gulf Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code EGGBEGCACAI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Egyptian Gulf Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Egyptian Gulf Bank in Egypt. 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.