SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX119
NBEGEGCX119 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX119 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 119 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Al Tawfikia 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.
- 119 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 is behind BIC NBEGEGCX119?
NBEGEGCX119 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Al Tawfikia Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has National Bank of Egypt got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 do the letters in NBEGEGCX119 stand for?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 119 identifies the department Al Tawfikia Branch.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX119?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX119 is Al Tawfikia Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBEGEGCX119 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically 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.