SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX009
NBEGEGCX009 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Capital Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 009 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 NBEGEGCX009?
The code NBEGEGCX009 belongs to Capital Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Bank of Egypt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX009?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX009 is Capital Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX009 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX009 stand for?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 009 is the code of the branch Capital Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX009, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.