SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX820

NBEGEGCX820 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.

NBEGEGCX820

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBEGEGCX820
8-character codeNBEGEGCX
Branch code820
BankNational Bank of Egypt
BranchSecurities Department
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

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.
820 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 code NBEGEGCX820?

The code NBEGEGCX820 belongs to Securities Department, part of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does National Bank of Egypt have other 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.

What do the letters in NBEGEGCX820 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 820 identifies the department Securities Department.

Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX820?

NBEGEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX820 points to Securities Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX820.

What happens if I enter NBEGEGCX820 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBEGEGCX820 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.

What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Egypt?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX820, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.