NBADGB2LTFO — FIRST ABU DHABI BANK PJSC (FORMERLY NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI)- LONDON
NBADGB2LTFO is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST ABU DHABI BANK PJSC (FORMERLY NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI)- LONDON in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
NBADGB2LTFO is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST ABU DHABI BANK PJSC (FORMERLY NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI)- LONDON in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: NBADGB2L
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | FIRST ABU DHABI BANK PJSC (FORMERLY NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI)- LONDON |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2L |
| Branch | TRADE FINANCE DEPARTMENT |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code NBADGB2LTFO belong to?
The SWIFT code NBADGB2LTFO identifies FIRST ABU DHABI BANK PJSC (FORMERLY NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI)- LONDON in LONDON, United Kingdom. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code NBADGB2LTFO mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of NBADGB2LTFO are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (NBAD) represent the bank code for FIRST ABU DHABI BANK PJSC (FORMERLY NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI)- LONDON; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2L) specify the location code; and the final characters (TFO) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code NBADGB2LTFO active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) NBADGB2LTFO is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2L' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code NBADGB2L instead of NBADGB2LTFO?
Yes. The 8-character code NBADGB2L represents the primary headquarters of FIRST ABU DHABI BANK PJSC (FORMERLY NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI)- LONDON. The 11-character code NBADGB2LTFO targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to NBADGB2L (or NBADGB2LXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What routing networks operate with the NBADGB2LTFO code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code NBADGB2LTFO is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).