SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX213
NBEGEGCX213 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX213 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 213 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Mersa Matrouh 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.
- 213 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 is behind BIC NBEGEGCX213?
NBEGEGCX213 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mersa Matrouh Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has National Bank of Egypt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX213 stand for?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 213 is the code of the branch Mersa Matrouh Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX213, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of 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.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX213?
NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX213 points to Mersa Matrouh Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX213.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.