SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2104T
NWBKGB2104T belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2104T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 04T |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Altrincham Branch |
| City | Altrincham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 04T 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2104T?
The code NWBKGB2104T belongs to Altrincham Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Altrincham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2104T?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2104T is Altrincham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2104T if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2104T stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 04T is the code of the department Altrincham Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2104T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2104T.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.