SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX159
NBEGEGCX159 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX159 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 159 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Corniche El Maadi 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.
- 159 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 uses BIC NBEGEGCX159?
NBEGEGCX159 identifies Corniche El Maadi Branch, a unit 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 a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX159, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX159 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 159 identifies the branch Corniche El Maadi Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX159?
NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX159 is Corniche El Maadi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX159.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.