SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX212
NBEGEGCX212 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in El Behirra, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX212 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 212 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Edko Branch |
| City | El Behirra |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 212 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 NBEGEGCX212?
The code NBEGEGCX212 belongs to Edko Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in El Behirra, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX212 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 212 identifies the branch Edko Branch.
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 NBEGEGCX212, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX212?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX212 points to Edko Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX212 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.