SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX229

NBEGEGCX229 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt.

NBEGEGCX229

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBEGEGCX229
8-character codeNBEGEGCX
Branch code229
BankNational Bank of Egypt
BranchAl-Mandra Branch
CityAlexandria
CountryEgypt

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.
229 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 BIC NBEGEGCX229?

NBEGEGCX229 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Al-Mandra Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX229?

NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX229 points to Al-Mandra Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NBEGEGCX229 if the recipient asks for it.

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. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.

What do the letters in NBEGEGCX229 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 229 is the code of the branch Al-Mandra Branch.

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

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX229, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What happens if I use NBEGEGCX229 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBEGEGCX229 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.

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