SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX561
NBEGEGCX561 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX561 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 561 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Local Letters of Guarantee Alexandria Center |
| City | Alexandria |
| 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.
- 561 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 NBEGEGCX561?
NBEGEGCX561 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Local Letters of Guarantee Alexandria Center, part of National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX561 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBEGEGCX561 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before sending.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX561?
NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX561 is Local Letters of Guarantee Alexandria Center. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX561 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX561 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 561 is the code of the department Local Letters of Guarantee Alexandria Center.
Does National Bank of Egypt have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.