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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2104C

NWBKGB2104C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2104C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2104C
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code04C
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchOxford,high Street Branch
CityOxford
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
04C 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 NWBKGB2104C?

NWBKGB2104C identifies Oxford,high Street Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2104C with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2104C with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need NWBKGB2104C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2104C.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2104C 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 04C identifies the department Oxford,high Street Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2104C?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2104C is Oxford,high Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2104C 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.