SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX079
NBEGEGCX079 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX079 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 079 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Madinty Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 079 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 SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX079?
The code NBEGEGCX079 belongs to Madinty Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX079 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBEGEGCX079 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX079, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX079 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 079 is the code of the branch Madinty Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.