SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX162
NBEGEGCX162 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Elagouza 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.
- 162 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 uses SWIFT code NBEGEGCX162?
NBEGEGCX162 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Elagouza 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 is the best way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Does National Bank of Egypt have more 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 NBEGEGCX162 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 162 identifies the branch Elagouza Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 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 NBEGEGCX162?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX162 points to Elagouza Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX162 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.