SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX179
NBEGEGCX179 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX179 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 179 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El-Bahr El-Aazam Branch |
| City | Giza |
| 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.
- 179 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 is behind BIC NBEGEGCX179?
The code NBEGEGCX179 belongs to El-Bahr El-Aazam Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX179?
NBEGEGCX points to the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX179 points to El-Bahr El-Aazam Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX179 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX179, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX179 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 179 identifies the branch El-Bahr El-Aazam Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.