SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX626
NBEGEGCX626 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX626 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 626 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Treasury Dept.,back Office |
| 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.
- 626 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 code NBEGEGCX626?
The code NBEGEGCX626 belongs to Treasury Dept.,back Office, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX626 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and 626 identifies the branch Treasury Dept.,back Office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX626, 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 a transfer to National Bank of Egypt take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX626?
NBEGEGCX is the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX626 is Treasury Dept.,back Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBEGEGCX626 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.