SWIFT/BIC code NABSGB21XXX

NABSGB21XXX belongs to Nationwide Anglia Building Society in Northampton, United Kingdom.

NABSGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNABSGB21XXX
8-character codeNABSGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankNationwide Anglia Building Society
BranchHead office
CityNorthampton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Nationwide Anglia Building Society SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

NABS Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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

Which bank is behind BIC NABSGB21XXX?

NABSGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Nationwide Anglia Building Society in Northampton, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Nationwide Anglia Building Society.

Does Nationwide Anglia Building Society use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – NABSGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Nationwide Anglia Building Society in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Are NABSGB21 and NABSGB21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. NABSGB21 is the short version of NABSGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Nationwide Anglia Building Society in Northampton.

How long does a transfer to Nationwide Anglia Building Society take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NABSGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NABSGB21XXX.

What happens if I use NABSGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NABSGB21XXX against the details from Nationwide Anglia Building Society before you confirm.

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