SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX167
NBEGEGCX167 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX167 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 167 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El Zamalek Club Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 167 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 SWIFT code NBEGEGCX167?
NBEGEGCX167 is the SWIFT/BIC code of El Zamalek Club 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.
Has National Bank of Egypt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX167 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 167 identifies the branch El Zamalek Club Branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Banks often add several percent 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 NBEGEGCX167?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX167 is El Zamalek Club Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX167 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.