SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX189
NBEGEGCX189 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX189 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 189 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Gamat El Dwal El Arabia Islamic Dealings Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How 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.
- 189 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 SWIFT code NBEGEGCX189?
The code NBEGEGCX189 belongs to Gamat El Dwal El Arabia Islamic Dealings Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX189 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBEGEGCX189 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX189 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 189 is the code of the department Gamat El Dwal El Arabia Islamic Dealings 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 what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX189?
NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX189 points to Gamat El Dwal El Arabia Islamic Dealings Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBEGEGCX189 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX189, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.