SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX166
NBEGEGCX166 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX166 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 166 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El Bdrasheen Branch |
| City | Giza |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 166 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/BIC code NBEGEGCX166?
NBEGEGCX166 is the SWIFT/BIC code of El Bdrasheen Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX166, 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 is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX166 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 166 identifies the department El Bdrasheen Branch.
Has National Bank of Egypt got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.