SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX122

NBEGEGCX122 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.

NBEGEGCX122

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBEGEGCX122
8-character codeNBEGEGCX
Branch code122
BankNational Bank of Egypt
BranchEl-Zaytown Branch
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

The way 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.
122 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX122?

The code NBEGEGCX122 belongs to El-Zaytown Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of NBEGEGCX122 stand for?

NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 122 is the code of the branch El-Zaytown Branch.

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. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX122 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBEGEGCX122 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.

Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX122?

NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX122 points to El-Zaytown Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NBEGEGCX122 if the recipient asks for it.

Does National Bank of Egypt have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.

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