SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX137
NBEGEGCX137 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX137 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 137 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El Merghany Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 137 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 uses SWIFT code NBEGEGCX137?
NBEGEGCX137 identifies El Merghany Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX137?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX137 points to El Merghany Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX137 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX137 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBEGEGCX137 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.
Has National Bank of Egypt got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX137 stand for?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 137 identifies the department El Merghany Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.