SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX146
NBEGEGCX146 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX146 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 146 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | New Cairo 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.
- 146 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX146?
The code NBEGEGCX146 belongs to New Cairo Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Bank of Egypt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 NBEGEGCX146 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 146 identifies the department New Cairo Branch.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX146?
NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX146 points to New Cairo Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBEGEGCX146 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX146 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBEGEGCX146 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.