SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX381
NBEGEGCX381 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Tanta, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX381 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 381 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Tanta Branch |
| City | Tanta |
| Country | Egypt |
The way 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.
- 381 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 uses SWIFT code NBEGEGCX381?
The code NBEGEGCX381 belongs to Tanta Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Tanta, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX381 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 381 identifies the branch Tanta Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX381, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX381?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX381 is Tanta Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX381.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.