SWIFT/BIC code DABAGB2B386
DABAGB2B386 belongs to Northern Bank Limited (Trading AS Danske Bank) in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DABAGB2B386 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DABAGB2B |
| Branch code | 386 |
| Bank | Northern Bank Limited (Trading AS Danske Bank) |
| Branch | Newcastle |
| City | Newcastle |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Northern Bank Limited (Trading AS Danske Bank) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DABA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 386 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 code DABAGB2B386?
The code DABAGB2B386 belongs to Newcastle, a unit of Northern Bank Limited (Trading AS Danske Bank) in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in DABAGB2B386 stand for?
DABA is the institution code of Northern Bank Limited (Trading AS Danske Bank), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2B is the location code and 386 identifies the branch Newcastle.
Do I need DABAGB2B386 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DABAGB2B386.
How long does a transfer to Northern Bank Limited (Trading AS Danske Bank) take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DABAGB2B instead of DABAGB2B386?
DABAGB2B is the main office of Northern Bank Limited (Trading AS Danske Bank), while DABAGB2B386 points to Newcastle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DABAGB2B386.
What happens if I use DABAGB2B386 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DABAGB2B386 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.