SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX186
NBEGEGCX186 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX186 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 186 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Handaset Al Kahera 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.
- 186 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 is behind SWIFT code NBEGEGCX186?
The code NBEGEGCX186 belongs to Handaset Al Kahera Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX186, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does National Bank of Egypt have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX186 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 186 identifies the department Handaset Al Kahera Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.