SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX190
NBEGEGCX190 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX190 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 190 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Al Azhar Islamic Dealing Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- 190 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 uses SWIFT code NBEGEGCX190?
The code NBEGEGCX190 belongs to Al Azhar Islamic Dealing Branch, part 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 NBEGEGCX190 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 190 identifies the department Al Azhar Islamic Dealing Branch.
Does National Bank of Egypt have 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.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX190 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBEGEGCX190 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX190?
NBEGEGCX points to the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX190 is Al Azhar Islamic Dealing Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX190.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent 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.