SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX143
NBEGEGCX143 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX143 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 143 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Al Azhar University 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.
- 143 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 SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX143?
The code NBEGEGCX143 belongs to Al Azhar University 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, 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 NBEGEGCX143 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 143 is the code of the department Al Azhar University Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX143, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX143?
NBEGEGCX points to the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX143 points to Al Azhar University Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX143 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.