SWIFT Code BCAIEGCX490 — BANQUE DU CAIRE, KAFR EL SHEIKH

About SWIFT Code BCAIEGCX490 — BANQUE DU CAIRE, KAFR EL SHEIKH

SWIFT code BCAIEGCX490 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANQUE DU CAIRE in KAFR EL SHEIKH, Egypt. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANQUE DU CAIRE for all outward international remittances from KAFR EL SHEIKH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BCAIEGCX490

The code BCAIEGCX490 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BCAIEGCX490

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANQUE DU CAIRE account in KAFR EL SHEIKH, share SWIFT code BCAIEGCX490 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANQUE DU CAIRE, KAFR EL SHEIKH must provide SWIFT code BCAIEGCX490. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANQUE DU CAIRE in KAFR EL SHEIKH rely on SWIFT code BCAIEGCX490 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANQUE DU CAIRE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANQUE DU CAIRE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANQUE DU CAIRE →

How SWIFT Code BCAIEGCX490 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BCAIEGCX490 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANQUE DU CAIRE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANQUE DU CAIRE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BCAIEGCX490

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BCAIEGCX490 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KAFR EL SHEIKH only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Egypt.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BCAIEGCX490 directly with BANQUE DU CAIRE's KAFR EL SHEIKH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.