SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX136
NBEGEGCX136 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX136 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 136 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Souk Elgomla 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.
- 136 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 NBEGEGCX136?
NBEGEGCX136 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Souk Elgomla Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX136 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBEGEGCX136 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX136, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX136 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 136 is the code of the department Souk Elgomla Branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX136?
NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX136 points to Souk Elgomla Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX136.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.