SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX501

NBEGEGCX501 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Abshewai, Egypt.

NBEGEGCX501

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBEGEGCX501
8-character codeNBEGEGCX
Branch code501
BankNational Bank of Egypt
BranchAbshewai Branch
CityAbshewai
CountryEgypt

How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
501 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 SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX501?

The code NBEGEGCX501 belongs to Abshewai Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Abshewai, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX501 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBEGEGCX501 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before sending.

Has National Bank of Egypt got 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.

Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX501?

NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX501 is Abshewai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX501.

What does each part of NBEGEGCX501 stand for?

NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 501 identifies the department Abshewai Branch.

How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.