SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX056
NBEGEGCX056 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 056 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Youssef Abbas 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.
- 056 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
Which branch uses BIC NBEGEGCX056?
NBEGEGCX056 identifies Youssef Abbas Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX056 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 056 is the code of the department Youssef Abbas Branch.
Has National Bank of Egypt got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX056?
NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX056 is Youssef Abbas Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX056.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX056, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, 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.