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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2104A

NWBKGB2104A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2104A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2104A
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code04A
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchNottingham, Smiths Office Branch
CityNottingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

NWBK 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.
04A 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 branch is behind BIC NWBKGB2104A?

NWBKGB2104A identifies Nottingham, Smiths Office Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2104A stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 04A is the code of the department Nottingham, Smiths Office Branch.

Do I need NWBKGB2104A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2104A.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2104A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2104A with the recipient before sending.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2104A?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2104A is Nottingham, Smiths Office Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2104A if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.