SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX589
NBEGEGCX589 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX589 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 589 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Securities Accounting Dept |
| City | Cairo |
| 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.
- 589 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 SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX589?
NBEGEGCX589 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Accounting Dept, part of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX589, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX589 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 589 identifies the branch Securities Accounting Dept.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.