SWIFT Code BMISEGCX372 — BANQUE MISR, ALEXANDRIA

About SWIFT Code BMISEGCX372 — BANQUE MISR, ALEXANDRIA

SWIFT code BMISEGCX372 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANQUE MISR in ALEXANDRIA, 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 MISR for all outward international remittances from ALEXANDRIA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BMISEGCX372

The code BMISEGCX372 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BMISEGCX372

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANQUE MISR account in ALEXANDRIA, share SWIFT code BMISEGCX372 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 MISR, ALEXANDRIA must provide SWIFT code BMISEGCX372. 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 MISR in ALEXANDRIA rely on SWIFT code BMISEGCX372 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 MISR →

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

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

How SWIFT Code BMISEGCX372 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BMISEGCX372 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 MISR.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANQUE MISR receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BMISEGCX372

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BMISEGCX372 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ALEXANDRIA 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 BMISEGCX372 directly with BANQUE MISR's ALEXANDRIA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.