SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX103
NBEGEGCX103 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX103 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 103 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El-Hamzawi 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.
- 103 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 code NBEGEGCX103?
The code NBEGEGCX103 belongs to El-Hamzawi 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 NBEGEGCX103 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 103 identifies the branch El-Hamzawi Branch.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX103 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBEGEGCX103 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX103?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX103 points to El-Hamzawi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBEGEGCX103 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt in 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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX103, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.