NOMAGBKB — NOMURA INTERNATIONAL PLC
NOMAGBKB is the SWIFT/BIC code for NOMURA INTERNATIONAL PLC in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
NOMAGBKB is the SWIFT/BIC code for NOMURA INTERNATIONAL PLC in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | NOMURA INTERNATIONAL PLC |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | KB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code NOMAGBKB belong to?
The SWIFT code NOMAGBKB identifies NOMURA INTERNATIONAL PLC in LONDON, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code NOMAGBKB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of NOMAGBKB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (NOMA) represent the bank code for NOMURA INTERNATIONAL PLC; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (KB) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code NOMAGBKB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) NOMAGBKB is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'KB' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code NOMAGBKB instead of NOMAGBKB?
Yes. The 8-character code NOMAGBKB represents the primary headquarters of NOMURA INTERNATIONAL PLC. The 11-character code NOMAGBKB targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to NOMAGBKB (or NOMAGBKBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What routing networks operate with the NOMAGBKB code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code NOMAGBKB 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).