SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX508
NBEGEGCX508 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in El Menia, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX508 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 508 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El Menia Branch |
| City | El Menia |
| Country | Egypt |
How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 508 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 is behind SWIFT code NBEGEGCX508?
The code NBEGEGCX508 belongs to El Menia Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in El Menia, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX508?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX508 points to El Menia Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBEGEGCX508 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX508 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 508 is the code of the branch El Menia Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX508, 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.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 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.