SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX195

NBEGEGCX195 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.

NBEGEGCX195

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBEGEGCX195
8-character codeNBEGEGCX
Branch code195
BankNational Bank of Egypt
BranchElbasatien Branch
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
195 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 uses BIC NBEGEGCX195?

NBEGEGCX195 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Elbasatien Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use NBEGEGCX195 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBEGEGCX195 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX195, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX195?

NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX195 is Elbasatien Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX195.

How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.