SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2104B
NWBKGB2104B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2104B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 04B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Liverpool,city Office |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 04B 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
What bank uses BIC NWBKGB2104B?
The code NWBKGB2104B belongs to Liverpool,city Office, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2104B with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2104B against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2104B stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 04B is the code of the department Liverpool,city Office.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2104B?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2104B points to Liverpool,city Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2104B.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.