SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2104H
NWBKGB2104H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2104H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 04H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sevenoaks Branch |
| City | Sevenoaks |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 04H 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2104H?
NWBKGB2104H identifies Sevenoaks Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2104H?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2104H points to Sevenoaks Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2104H if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2104H with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2104H with the recipient before you confirm.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2104H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2104H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.