SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX153
NBEGEGCX153 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX153 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 153 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Shoubra Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 153 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code NBEGEGCX153?
NBEGEGCX153 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shoubra 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.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX153 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBEGEGCX153 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before sending.
Does National Bank of Egypt have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX153 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 153 is the code of the department Shoubra Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX153?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX153 is Shoubra Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBEGEGCX153 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.