SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX138
NBEGEGCX138 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX138 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 138 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El Golf Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 138 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 is behind BIC NBEGEGCX138?
NBEGEGCX138 identifies El Golf 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.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX138 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 138 identifies the branch El Golf Branch.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX138?
NBEGEGCX points to the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX138 is El Golf Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX138.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX138, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.