SWIFT/BIC code NWBKDEFFXXX
NWBKDEFFXXX belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NWBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKDEFFXXX?
NWBKDEFFXXX identifies the headquarters of National Westminster Bank PLC in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at National Westminster Bank PLC.
What do the letters in NWBKDEFFXXX mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use NWBKDEFFXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKDEFFXXX against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – NWBKDEFFXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for National Westminster Bank PLC in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are NWBKDEFF and NWBKDEFFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. NWBKDEFF is the short version of NWBKDEFFXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to National Westminster Bank PLC in Frankfurt Am Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.