SWIFT Code NBEGEGCX382 — NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT, ZEFTA

About SWIFT Code NBEGEGCX382 — NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT, ZEFTA

SWIFT code NBEGEGCX382 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT in ZEFTA, Egypt. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT for all outward international remittances from ZEFTA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code NBEGEGCX382

The code NBEGEGCX382 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code NBEGEGCX382

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT account in ZEFTA, share SWIFT code NBEGEGCX382 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT, ZEFTA must provide SWIFT code NBEGEGCX382. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT in ZEFTA rely on SWIFT code NBEGEGCX382 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT →

How SWIFT Code NBEGEGCX382 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NBEGEGCX382 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NBEGEGCX382

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NBEGEGCX382 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ZEFTA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Egypt.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm NBEGEGCX382 directly with NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT's ZEFTA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.