SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX087

NBEGEGCX087 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.

NBEGEGCX087

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBEGEGCX087
8-character codeNBEGEGCX
Branch code087
BankNational Bank of Egypt
Branch15 May Branch
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

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.
087 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 is behind BIC NBEGEGCX087?

NBEGEGCX087 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 15 May Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use NBEGEGCX087 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBEGEGCX087 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has National Bank of Egypt got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.

How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What does each part of NBEGEGCX087 mean?

NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 087 identifies the department 15 May Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.