SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX100
NBEGEGCX100 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX100 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 100 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Heliopolis Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 100 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 BIC NBEGEGCX100?
NBEGEGCX100 identifies Heliopolis Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX100 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 100 identifies the department Heliopolis Branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX100, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX100?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX100 is Heliopolis Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NBEGEGCX100 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.