SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX538
NBEGEGCX538 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in El Fayoum, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX538 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 538 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Kom Osheem Branch |
| City | El Fayoum |
| 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.
- 538 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 BIC NBEGEGCX538?
NBEGEGCX538 identifies Kom Osheem Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Egypt in El Fayoum, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX538?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX538 points to Kom Osheem Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX538.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX538 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 538 is the code of the department Kom Osheem Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX538, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX538 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBEGEGCX538 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of 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.