SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105B
NWBKGB2105B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Newport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2105B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 05B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newport South Wales Branch |
| City | Newport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 05B 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 BIC NWBKGB2105B?
The code NWBKGB2105B belongs to Newport South Wales Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Newport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2105B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2105B.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2105B?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2105B points to Newport South Wales Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2105B if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2105B stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 05B identifies the department Newport South Wales Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.