SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX106
NBEGEGCX106 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX106 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 106 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El-Mokattam 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.
- 106 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX106?
NBEGEGCX106 identifies El-Mokattam 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.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX106 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 106 is the code of the department El-Mokattam Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX106, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX106?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX106 points to El-Mokattam Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX106.
Does National Bank of Egypt have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.