SWIFT Code NCLEGB21 — NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

About SWIFT Code NCLEGB21 — NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

SWIFT code NCLEGB21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY for all outward international remittances from NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code NCLEGB21

The code NCLEGB21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code NCLEGB21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY account in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, share SWIFT code NCLEGB21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE must provide SWIFT code NCLEGB21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE rely on SWIFT code NCLEGB21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY →

How SWIFT Code NCLEGB21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NCLEGB21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NCLEGB21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NCLEGB21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm NCLEGB21 directly with NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY's NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.