SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2104Y
NWBKGB2104Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hereford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2104Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 04Y |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hereford, 12 Broad Street Branch |
| City | Hereford |
| 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.
- 04Y 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/BIC code NWBKGB2104Y?
NWBKGB2104Y identifies Hereford, 12 Broad Street Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hereford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2104Y incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2104Y with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NWBKGB2104Y mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 04Y is the code of the branch Hereford, 12 Broad Street Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2104Y?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2104Y is Hereford, 12 Broad Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2104Y if the recipient asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.