SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX492
NBEGEGCX492 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in El Menia, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX492 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 492 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Matay Branch |
| City | El Menia |
| Country | Egypt |
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.
- 492 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 NBEGEGCX492?
NBEGEGCX492 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Matay Branch, part of National Bank of Egypt in El Menia, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX492 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBEGEGCX492 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX492?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX492 points to Matay Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX492 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX492, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX492 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 492 identifies the department Matay Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.