SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX116

NBEGEGCX116 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt.

NBEGEGCX116

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBEGEGCX116
8-character codeNBEGEGCX
Branch code116
BankNational Bank of Egypt
BranchAbu El-Fedda Branch
CityGiza
CountryEgypt

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.
116 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 code NBEGEGCX116?

NBEGEGCX116 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Abu El-Fedda Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use NBEGEGCX116 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBEGEGCX116 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX116?

NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX116 points to Abu El-Fedda Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX116 if the recipient asks for it.

Does National Bank of Egypt have more 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.

What does each part of NBEGEGCX116 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 116 is the code of the branch Abu El-Fedda Branch.

How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

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