SWIFT/BIC code WABAEGCXXXX

WABAEGCXXXX belongs to National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.

WABAEGCXXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeWABAEGCXXXX
8-character codeWABAEGCX
Branch codeXXX
BankNational Bank of Kuwait - Egypt
BranchHead office
CityCairo
CountryEgypt

How the National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt SWIFT/BIC works

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.
XXX 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/BIC code WABAEGCXXXX?

The code WABAEGCXXXX belongs to the main office of National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Use it when you send money to an account at National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt.

Is WABAEGCX and WABAEGCXXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. WABAEGCX is the 8-character version of WABAEGCXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Cairo.

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 faster and cheaper.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Egypt?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 18 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WABAEGCXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

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