SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX176
NBEGEGCX176 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX176 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 176 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Misr El-Kadima 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.
- 176 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 code NBEGEGCX176?
The code NBEGEGCX176 belongs to Misr El-Kadima 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.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX176 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 176 identifies the branch Misr El-Kadima Branch.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX176 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBEGEGCX176 with the recipient before sending.
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 NBEGEGCX176?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX176 points to Misr El-Kadima Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX176 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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 what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.