SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX001
NBEGEGCX001 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Main Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBEG 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.
- 001 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 NBEGEGCX001?
NBEGEGCX001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Main Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX001 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 001 identifies the branch Main Branch.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX001 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBEGEGCX001 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX001?
NBEGEGCX points to the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX001 is Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NBEGEGCX001 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX001, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.