SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX105
NBEGEGCX105 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX105 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 105 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Airport Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 105 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 NBEGEGCX105?
NBEGEGCX105 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Airport Branch, part 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 usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX105 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 105 identifies the branch Airport Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX105, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX105?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX105 is Airport Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBEGEGCX105 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.