SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX316

NBEGEGCX316 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Sharkya, Egypt.

NBEGEGCX316

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBEGEGCX316
8-character codeNBEGEGCX
Branch code316
BankNational Bank of Egypt
BranchAwlad Sakr Branch
CitySharkya
CountryEgypt

How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC works

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.
316 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 SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX316?

The code NBEGEGCX316 belongs to Awlad Sakr Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in Sharkya, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX316, 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 enter NBEGEGCX316 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBEGEGCX316 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.

What does each part of NBEGEGCX316 mean?

NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 316 identifies the department Awlad Sakr Branch.

Does National Bank of Egypt have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.

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