SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX595
NBEGEGCX595 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX595 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 595 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Central Transfers Unit (Ctu |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 595 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 code NBEGEGCX595?
NBEGEGCX595 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Transfers Unit (Ctu, part of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX595?
NBEGEGCX points to the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX595 is Central Transfers Unit (Ctu. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX595.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX595 stand for?
NBEG is the institution code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 595 identifies the branch Central Transfers Unit (Ctu.
Has National Bank of Egypt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Egypt.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX595, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.