SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX216
NBEGEGCX216 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX216 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 216 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El-Seyouf Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| 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.
- 216 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 bank is behind SWIFT code NBEGEGCX216?
NBEGEGCX216 identifies El-Seyouf Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Has National Bank of Egypt got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX216 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 216 identifies the department El-Seyouf Branch.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX216?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX216 points to El-Seyouf Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBEGEGCX216 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX216 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBEGEGCX216 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.