SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX239
NBEGEGCX239 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX239 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 239 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Louran Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 239 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 NBEGEGCX239?
NBEGEGCX239 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Louran Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX239 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 239 identifies the branch Louran 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, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX239, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX239 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBEGEGCX239 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX239?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX239 is Louran Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX239 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.