SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX496
NBEGEGCX496 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Assuit, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX496 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 496 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Sahel Selim Branch |
| City | Assuit |
| 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.
- 496 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX496?
NBEGEGCX496 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sahel Selim Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in Assuit, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX496 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBEGEGCX496 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX496, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX496 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 496 identifies the branch Sahel Selim Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.