SWIFT/BIC code WABAEGCXSAR
WABAEGCXSAR belongs to National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WABAEGCXSAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WABAEGCX |
| Branch code | SAR |
| Bank | National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt |
| Branch | Sarwat Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SAR 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 bank uses SWIFT code WABAEGCXSAR?
WABAEGCXSAR identifies Sarwat Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WABAEGCXSAR, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use WABAEGCX instead of WABAEGCXSAR?
WABAEGCX is the head office of National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt, while WABAEGCXSAR is Sarwat Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use WABAEGCXSAR if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in WABAEGCXSAR mean?
WABA is the institution code of National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt, EG stands for Egypt, CX is the location code and SAR is the code of the branch Sarwat Branch.
Has National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 18 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Egypt. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.