SWIFT/BIC code NCBSGB21XXX
NCBSGB21XXX belongs to National Counties Building Society in Epsom, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NCBSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NCBSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Counties Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Epsom |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Counties Building Society SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NCBS 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code NCBSGB21XXX?
NCBSGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of National Counties Building Society in Epsom, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at National Counties Building Society.
What does each part of NCBSGB21XXX mean?
NCBS is the institution code of National Counties Building Society, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to National Counties Building Society?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does National Counties Building Society use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NCBSGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for National Counties Building Society in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need NCBSGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NCBSGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to National Counties Building Society?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.