SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX154
NBEGEGCX154 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX154 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 154 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El-Sayeda Zeinab 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.
- 154 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 uses SWIFT code NBEGEGCX154?
NBEGEGCX154 identifies El-Sayeda Zeinab Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX154 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBEGEGCX154 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before sending.
Does National Bank of Egypt have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 NBEGEGCX154 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 154 identifies the department El-Sayeda Zeinab Branch.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX154?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX154 points to El-Sayeda Zeinab Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX154.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX154, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.