SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX531
NBEGEGCX531 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Aswan, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX531 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 531 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El-Aqad Branch |
| City | Aswan |
| 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.
- 531 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 NBEGEGCX531?
The code NBEGEGCX531 belongs to El-Aqad Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does National Bank of Egypt have other 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.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX531?
NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX531 is El-Aqad Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX531.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX531 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and 531 identifies the department El-Aqad Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.