SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX187
NBEGEGCX187 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX187 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 187 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Faisal Branch |
| City | Giza |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 187 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX187?
NBEGEGCX187 identifies Faisal Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Giza, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does National Bank of Egypt have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX187, 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 in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX187?
NBEGEGCX points to the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX187 points to Faisal Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX187.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX187 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 187 identifies the department Faisal Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.