SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX209
NBEGEGCX209 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX209 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 209 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Somoha Club Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
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.
- 209 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 NBEGEGCX209?
NBEGEGCX209 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Somoha Club Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX209, 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.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX209 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 209 is the code of the branch Somoha Club Branch.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX209 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBEGEGCX209 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX209?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX209 is Somoha Club Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX209.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.