SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX543
NBEGEGCX543 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Sohag, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX543 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 543 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | El-Kawther Branch |
| City | Sohag |
| 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.
- 543 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 BIC NBEGEGCX543?
NBEGEGCX543 identifies El-Kawther Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Sohag, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX543?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX543 points to El-Kawther Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX543.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX543 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 543 is the code of the department El-Kawther Branch.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX543 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBEGEGCX543 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before sending.
Has National Bank of Egypt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX543, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.