SWIFT/BIC code WABAEGCXNCT
WABAEGCXNCT belongs to National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WABAEGCXNCT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WABAEGCX |
| Branch code | NCT |
| Bank | National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt |
| Branch | Nasr City Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WABA 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.
- NCT 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 BIC WABAEGCXNCT?
The code WABAEGCXNCT belongs to Nasr City Branch, a unit of National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of WABAEGCXNCT stand for?
WABA is the institution code of National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and NCT is the code of the branch Nasr City Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt take in Egypt?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use WABAEGCXNCT with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WABAEGCXNCT against the details from National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt before sending.
Can I use WABAEGCX instead of WABAEGCXNCT?
WABAEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt, while WABAEGCXNCT points to Nasr City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WABAEGCXNCT.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WABAEGCXNCT, the IBAN or local account number 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.