SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX418
NBEGEGCX418 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in El Menoufiaa, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX418 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 418 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El Shohada Branch |
| City | El Menoufiaa |
| 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.
- 418 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 uses BIC NBEGEGCX418?
NBEGEGCX418 identifies El Shohada Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in El Menoufiaa, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX418?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX418 points to El Shohada Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBEGEGCX418 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX418, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX418 mean?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 418 is the code of the department El Shohada Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.