SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX321
NBEGEGCX321 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Suez, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX321 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 321 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El Sabbah Branch |
| City | Suez |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 321 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX321?
The code NBEGEGCX321 belongs to El Sabbah Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in Suez, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX321, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX321 stand for?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 321 is the code of the branch El Sabbah Branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX321?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX321 points to El Sabbah Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBEGEGCX321 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.