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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105J

NWBKGB2105J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2105J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2105J
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code05J
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBishop's Stortford Branch
CityBishop's Stortford
CountryUnited 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.
05J 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 NWBKGB2105J?

The code NWBKGB2105J belongs to Bishop's Stortford Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more 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.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2105J with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2105J against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2105J?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2105J is Bishop's Stortford Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2105J if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need NWBKGB2105J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2105J.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.