SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX301
NBEGEGCX301 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Ismailia, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX301 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 301 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Suez Canal University Branch |
| City | Ismailia |
| 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.
- 301 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 NBEGEGCX301?
The code NBEGEGCX301 belongs to Suez Canal University Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Ismailia, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does National Bank of Egypt have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX301, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX301 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 301 identifies the branch Suez Canal University Branch.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX301?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX301 points to Suez Canal University Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX301.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.