SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX164
NBEGEGCX164 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX164 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 164 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Cairo University Branch |
| City | Giza |
| 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.
- 164 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 BIC NBEGEGCX164?
NBEGEGCX164 identifies Cairo University Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX164 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 164 identifies the branch Cairo University Branch.
Does National Bank of Egypt have other 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.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX164?
NBEGEGCX points to the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX164 points to Cairo University Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX164 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX164, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.