BDACEGCA055 — AGRICULTURAL BANK OF EGYPT (A.B.E)
BDACEGCA055 is the SWIFT/BIC code for AGRICULTURAL BANK OF EGYPT (A.B.E) in ZAGAZIG, Egypt — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BDACEGCA055 is the SWIFT/BIC code for AGRICULTURAL BANK OF EGYPT (A.B.E) in ZAGAZIG, Egypt. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BDACEGCA
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | AGRICULTURAL BANK OF EGYPT (A.B.E) |
| Country | Egypt (EG) |
| Location Code | CA |
| Branch | EL SHARKIA BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BDACEGCA055 belong to?
The SWIFT code BDACEGCA055 identifies AGRICULTURAL BANK OF EGYPT (A.B.E) in ZAGAZIG, Egypt. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BDACEGCA055 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BDACEGCA055 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BDAC) represent the bank code for AGRICULTURAL BANK OF EGYPT (A.B.E); characters 5-6 (EG) indicate the country code for Egypt; characters 7-8 (CA) specify the location code; and the final characters (055) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BDACEGCA055 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BDACEGCA055 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'CA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BDACEGCA instead of BDACEGCA055?
Yes. The 8-character code BDACEGCA represents the primary headquarters of AGRICULTURAL BANK OF EGYPT (A.B.E). The 11-character code BDACEGCA055 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BDACEGCA (or BDACEGCAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BDACEGCA055?
The physical address registered for BDACEGCA055 is: 32 TALAT HARB STREET, 44511, ZAGAZIG, Egypt. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).