SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX144
NBEGEGCX144 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX144 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 144 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Omer Ebn Elkhatab Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 144 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 NBEGEGCX144?
NBEGEGCX144 identifies Omer Ebn Elkhatab Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX144, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does National Bank of Egypt have 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 NBEGEGCX144 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 144 is the code of the department Omer Ebn Elkhatab 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.