SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX086
NBEGEGCX086 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX086 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 086 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El Sabaa Omarat 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.
- 086 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX086?
NBEGEGCX086 identifies El Sabaa Omarat Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX086 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBEGEGCX086 with the recipient before sending.
Has National Bank of Egypt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX086 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 086 identifies the department El Sabaa Omarat Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX086, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, 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.